18.30.200 Setbacks – Projections and structures allowed

18.30.200 Setbacks – Projections and structures allowed.

Provided that the required setbacks from regional utility corridors of CMC 18.30.170, the adjoining half-street or designated arterial setbacks of CMC 18.30.190 and the sight distance requirements of CMC 18.30.240 are maintained, structures may extend into or be located in required setbacks, including setbacks as required by CMC 18.30.250(2), as follows:

(1) Fireplace structures, bay or garden windows, enclosed stair landings, closets, or similar structures may project into any setback, provided such projections are:

(a) Limited to two per facade;

(b) Not wider than 10 feet; and

(2) Detached residential accessory structures, including tool and storage sheds, gazebos, trellises, play equipment and similar structures, with a floor area not exceeding 200 square feet each may be located in required interior setback areas pursuant to the following conditions:

(a) No portion of any accessory structure shall be closer than three feet from any interior property line; and

(b) No portion of any accessory structure located within an interior setback shall exceed 12 feet in height; and

(c) No portion of any accessory structure located within an interior setback shall be located within six feet of any other accessory structure or primary structure; and

(d) No storage of material or debris, overgrown vegetation, or any other obstruction that restricts passage is allowed in the area between the accessory structure and property line; and

(e) An accessory structure requiring a City building permit shall not be located within an interior setback; and

(f) Accessory structures shall not be located within interior setback areas that contain utility easements and/or critical area setbacks; and

(g) Structures and confinement areas used for the keeping of domestic animals, fowl, livestock, and bees are not permitted within interior setbacks, unless specifically allowed by Chapter 18.80 CMC;

(3) Building siding materials and trim boards; provided, that the siding materials and trim boards do not extend further than six inches into said setback;

(4) Uncovered porches and decks are allowed within interior setbacks pursuant to the following conditions:

(a) No portion of an uncovered porch or deck that is 18 inches or less in height above the finished grade shall be closer than three feet from any interior property line; and

(b) No portion of an uncovered porch or deck which exceeds 18 inches in height above the finished grade shall encroach more than 18 inches into an interior setback;

(5) Eaves may not project more than:

(a) Eighteen inches into an interior setback;

(b) Twenty-four inches into a street setback; or

(6) Fences with a height of six feet or less may project into or be located in any setback;

(7) Rockeries, retaining walls and curbs may project into or be located in any setback, provided these structures are in accord with the International Building Code and International Residential Code, and:

(a) Do not exceed a height of six feet in R-1 through R-18; and

(b) Do not exceed the building height for the zone in commercial/industrial zones, measured in accordance with the codified standards;

(8) Fences located on top of rockeries, retaining walls or berms are subject to the requirements of CMC 18.35.210;

(9) Telephone, power, light and flag poles may project to property lines;

(10) The following may project into or be located within a setback and shall maintain a minimum five-foot setback from any interior property line:

(a) Sprinkler systems, air conditioners, heat pumps, generators, electrical and cellular equipment cabinets and other similar utility boxes and vaults;

(b) Security system access controls;

(c) Structures, except for buildings, associated with trails and on-site recreation spaces and play areas such as benches, picnic tables and drinking fountains designed in accordance with Chapter 18.35 CMC;

(11) Mailboxes and newspaper boxes may project into or be located within street setbacks;

(12) Fire hydrants and associated appendages;

(13) Metro bus shelters may be located within street setbacks;

(14) Unless otherwise allowed in Chapter 18.55 CMC, freestanding and monument signs four feet or less in height, with a maximum sign area of 20 square feet, may project into or be located within street setbacks; and

(15) Stormwater conveyance and control facilities, both above and below ground, provided such projections are:

(a) Consistent with setback, easement and access requirements specified in the stormwater manuals adopted in Chapter 13.25 CMC; or

(b) In the absence of said specifications, not within five feet of the property line. (Ord. 10-17 § 6 (Exh. D); Ord. 03-16 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 10-10 § 3 (Exh. C); Ord. 13-09 § 27; Ord. 6-05 § 1; Ord. 23-04 § 11; Ord. 60-03 § 1; Ord. 57-03 § 1; Ord. 42-02 § 2 (21A.12.170))