HomeMy WebLinkAboutcode stuffSec. 78-1. - Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different
meaning. Unless specifically defined in this section, the words and phrases used in this chapter
shall have the meanings given to them in chapter 82.
Building footprint means the outline of the total area covered by a building's perimeter at the
ground level (to the block/foundation).
(1) Carports, covered porches and other similar building features which have no exterior
walls shall be included as part of a building footprint by drawing a straight line between
the outer edges of all support structures (and the main building if applicable).
(2) The outer edge of building protrusions, bay windows or other similar features that
extend outward from a building and are less than four feet from the ground shall be
considered as part of the building footprint.
Hardcover means a hard surface that prevents or retards entry of water into the soil and
causes water to run off the surface in greater quantities and at an increased rate of flow than
prior to development. Hardcover shall include but not be limited to the following: all building
footprints, driveways, sidewalks, stepping stones, retaining walls, patios, courts (sport, tennis,
etc), decks, pools, areas used for the extended outdoor storage of vehicles or equipment, and
all other similar features or surfaces as determined by the city engineer or city planner.
Sec. 78-1405. - Nonencroachments.
The following shall not be considered to be encroachments on yard requirements:
(1) Chimneys, flues, belt courses, leaders, sills, pilasters, lintels, ornamental features,
mechanical devices, cornices, eaves, and the like, provided they do not extend more
than two feet into a required yard.
(2) Nameplate signs for one-family dwellings; lights for illuminating parking areas, loading
areas or yards for safety and security purposes, provided the direct source of light is
not visible from the public right-of-way or adjacent residential property, may be located
to within five feet of the front lot line.
(3) Terraces, steps, uncovered porches, stoops or similar structures which do not extend
above the height of the ground floor level of the principal building and extend to a
distance of not less than two feet from any lot line.
(4) In side or rear yards only, bays not to exceed a depth of two feet nor to contain an area
of more than 20 square feet, fire escapes not to exceed a width of three feet, and open
off-street parking.
(5) In rear yards only, balconies, breezeways, detached outdoor picnic shelters and
recreational equipment except as otherwise regulated; no accessory structure shall be
closer than five feet from a rear lot line.
(6) In side yards only, no accessory structure shall be closer than ten feet from any side lot
line.
(7) Fences erected in all zoning districts are considered as a nonencroachment when they
conform to the following standards:
a. Nonlakeshore lots.
1. Fences and walls within a required front yard or side street yard shall not
exceed a height of 42 inches above original grade.
2. Fences and walls within a required rear or side yard shall not exceed a height
of six feet above original grade.
b. Lakeshore lots.
1. Fences within the required street (rear) yard or side street yard of a lakeshore
lot shall not exceed 42 inches above original grade. Exception: A fence not
exceeding six feet in height may be located along the street lot line of a lake
frontage lot which abuts a major thoroughfare. A major thoroughfare for
purposes of this section means any county road or state highway. If such
fence involves fill or berming, the total combined height of both fence and fill
shall not exceed six feet above the height of the crown of the major
thoroughfare.
2. Fences within the required side yard of a lakeshore lot shall not exceed six
feet in height, and any portion located lakeward of the average lakeshore
setback line shall not exceed 42 inches in height. The term "average
lakeshore setback line" means a line drawn between the most lakeward
projection of the fence owner's principal residence structure and the most
lakeward projection of the adjacent affected principal residence structure.
3. Fences shall not be constructed within the defined lakeshore yard of a
lakeshore lot, i.e., shall not be located within 75 feet of the shoreline for
general development lakes, 100 feet for recreational lakes, or 150 feet for
natural environment lakes.
c. Special provisions. Split rail fences of no more than three rails within a required
front, street or side street yard may have a maximum top rail height of 48 inches
above original grade. Board rail fences within a front, street or side street yard for
the specific purpose of enclosing permitted domestic animals may have a top rail
height of 60 inches and shall be no more than 50 percent opaque.
d. Intersection sightline obstruction prohibited. No fence shall be installed so as to
obstruct a required clear view at street intersections as required by section 78-
1371
e. Fence construction and maintenance.
1. The owner of a fence shall maintain it in a condition of reasonable repair and
appearance and shall not allow it to become or remain in disrepair or in a
dangerous condition.
2. Fences shall be installed with the finished side facing neighboring properties
or the street. The term "finished side" means that side having no structural
supports.
(8) Entrance monuments, defined for the purpose of this section as a nearly permanent
physical structure or object, natural or artificial, used to depict an entrance to the
property, erected in all residential zoning districts are considered nonencroachments
when they conform with the following standards:
a. Each monument, with a maximum of two per approved driveway access, shall be
limited to a single pillar with a footprint measuring no larger than 25 square feet
and no length to exceed five feet;
b. The monument must be setback a minimum of five feet from all property
boundaries and never fewer than ten feet from the edge of the paved, traveled
roadway;
c. Plans and/or elevation views of the proposed monuments are required to be
submitted for approval by the planning director;
d. All signage proposed for the monuments must comply with section 78-1467
e. The monuments are limited to eight feet in height including any appurtenances.
Any monument exceeding the maximum height must meet principal structure
setback requirements;
f. When more than one monument is proposed, and serving two or fewer residences,
a minimum horizontal width of 16 feet is required between them;
g. When more than one monument is proposed, and serving three or more
residences, a minimum horizontal width of 22 feet is required between them;
h. Lighting is allowed, in conformance with section 78-1573 and at the discretion of
the planning director.
i. When a gate is proposed, the following requirements must be met:
(REMOVED)
j. A building permit is required for installation. A survey must be submitted depicting
where the monuments will be placed, and the property corner pins must be located
for inspection purposes.
(Code 1984, § 10.03(15); Ord. No. 211 2nd series, §§ 1—5, 11-26-2001; Ord. No. 12 3rd
series, § 1, 5-24-2004; Ord. No. 30 3rd series, § 1, 11-28-2005; Ord. No. 43 3rd series, § 1,
2-25-2008)
See also Ordinance No. 99 attached to the Email.
Sec. 78-1685. - Massing standards.
(1) Non-industrial zoning districts. Except for parcels zoned industrial, all lots in the stormwater
quality overlay district that have a gross acreage of less than two acres shall comply with
the following massing standards for structures.
a. Maximum total footprints allowed.
1. On lots equal to or greater than 10,000 square feet in area, the total combined
footprints of all principal and accessory structures shall not exceed 15 percent of
the gross lot area.
2. On lots of less than 10,000 square feet in area, the total combined footprints of all
principal and accessory structures shall not exceed 1,500 square feet.
b. Calculation of massing. The following shall be included in the calculation of the total
combined footprints by structures:
1. All roofed structures more than six feet above grade level.
2. Tennis courts, patios, decks, and all similar open structures when partially or fully
enclosed by fences, railings or walls which extend more than six feet above grade
level (if any portion of such structures extends more than six feet above grade
level, the entire structure shall count toward lot coverage).
(2) Industrial zoning district. For parcels zoned industrial, the following massing standards for
structures shall apply.
a. On lots equal to or less than three acres in area, the total combined footprints of all
principal and accessory structures shall not exceed 35 percent of the gross lot area.
b. On lots greater than three acres in area, the total combined footprints of all principal
and accessory structures shall not exceed 45 percent of the gross lot area; except that
when the total building floor area on a site is contained within a single building, and
when the total area used for loading terminals, docks and berths is completely
enclosed within the same single building, a lot coverage of not more than 60 percent of
the gross lot area will be permitted.
(Ord. No. 94 3rd series, § 11, 9-24-2012)