01-18-2011 Planning Commission Packet

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(3) Expansion of nonconforming structures. No expansion of nonconforming structures sha11 be permitted except as specifically listed and allowed herein: a. Expansion of nonconforming single family residence structures. Lawful,nonconforming single family residential structures may be expanded,provided: 1. That the expansion does not increase,the nonconformity, � and complies with a11 height, setback,hardcover and lot coverage requirements of the district in which it is located. 2. That if the structure is nonconforming only with respect to substandard lot area or width for the district in which it is located,the expansion shall meet all height, setback, hardcover and lot coverage requirements of the district in which it is located. 3. That in cases where the lot line setback of a structure is less . than 50 percent of the required setback for that zoning district,the city will require at a minimum that applicant shall make up the discrepancy by enlarging the opposite required yard depth to result in an aggregate yard depth equivalent to the combined required yard. b. Expansion of residential accessory structures. Lawful, nonconforming residential accessory buildings may be expanded provided: � 1. That the expansion does not increase the nonconfornuty of the accessory building, and complies with a11 height, setback, and hardcover and lot coverage requirements of the district in which it is located. � 2. That if the accessory structure is nonconforming only with respect to substandard lot area or width for the district in which it is located,the expansion shall meet a11 height, , setback, hardcover and lot coverage requirements of the district in which it is located. 3. That in cases where an accessory structure encroaches upon the lot line setback,the City will require at a minimum that the existing accessory structure shall be modified so that it becomes completely conforming with respect to setbacks. isso29vi q.