08-15-2011 Planning Commission Packet

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�r;�I�I+ _i i The following drawings are included for illustrative purposes: [Drawing 2]. (c) Future improvements. The following items shall be included in hardcover calculations regardless of whether they are proposed to be construction at the time of building permit application: (1) Proof of a two-car garage (detached or attached). (2) For all garages a driveway, subject to the standards in paragraph (d) of this section. (3) A 24 inch wide sidewalk from the front door to the driveway. (4) �The minimum stairway or landing at all exterior doors as required by the building code. (d) Driveways. All driveways shall comply with the following minimum dimensional standards: (1) Driveways serving end loading garages shall maintain a driveway apron with minimum width equal to the width of the overhead door(s). For purposes of this section, a driveway apron is that portion of a driveway that extends 15 feet from the garage door(s) on an end loading garage. (2) Driveways serving side loading garages shall provide a minimum turn around or back up depth of 20 feet, as measured from the garage door(s). (3) Minimum driveway taper ratio shall be 2:1. (4) Driveways shall be at least eight feet in width at the street or private road. (5) A turnaround shall be provided for a driveway with direct access to an arterial or collector roadway, or for a side load garage as determined necessary by the city planner. The minimum dimensions of the turnaround shall be eight feet in width by 12 feet in depth. (6) "Wheel strip"driveways are allowed, but the entire width of the driveway(from outside to outside of the strips) will be considered hardcover. The following drawing is included for illustrative purposes: [Drawing 3]. (e) Compliance. . (1) It is unlawful to convert, enlarge, or alter any structure or use any structure in a manner that violates the hardcover limitations. (2) Nonconforming hardcover may not be relocated or expanded in any way unless the property is brought into conformance except: a. A roofline may be changed but the roof may not be extended over unroofed portions of the structure. b. An additional story may be added over roofed portions of a structure. c. An open or screened porch may be converted into a two or three season porch or year round living space (including replacing a post foundation with a perimeter foundation) provided hardcover is not increased. . (3) This section is independent of lot coverage regulations in the city Code. Accordingly, a property must conform to both hardcover and lot coverage regulations.