Section 18.64.050 Setbacks.

    In the RA-2 zone, the following setback requirements are applicable:
    A.    Front Setback.  All buildings and structures shall be set back at least thirty from the front property line with the exception that attached front yard alfresco porches shall be allowed to protrude up to ten feet into the front yard setback space.
    B.    Side Setback.  All dwellings shall be set back a minimum of ten feet from each side property line, except on corner lots. On corner lots, the side setback from any street shall not be less than thirty feet for  main buildings;
    C.    Rear Setback.  For interior lots, all dwellings and other main buildings shall be set back from the rear property line a distance of at least thirty feet.  For corner lots, all dwellings and other main buildings shall be set back from the rear property line a distance of at least thirty feet, except that for dwellings having an attached garage or carport, the setback shall not be less than twenty feet;
    D.    Accessary Building Setbacks.
        1.    Front Setback. No accessory buildings shall be placed or constructed within the area defined as front yard.
        2.    Side Setback. Accessory buildings shall be setback not less than three feet from the side property line, except that no side setback shall be required if the accessory building meets the fire resistive requirements as set forth in the current Uniform Building Code. On corner lots, the setback from the side street shall not be less than 45 feet from the street property line.
        3.    Rear Setback. Accessory buildings shall be setback not less than three feet from the rear property line, except that no rear setback shall be required if the accessory building meets the fire resistive requirements as set forth in the current Uniform Building Code.
        4.    Separation from other Structures. Accessory buildings shall be a minimum of twelve feet from any dwelling or other main buildings, and not less than eight feet from any other building. The separation applies to structures on this or any adjacent property, except if the accessory building is located in the rear yard and the "other building" is in a separate yard, then the accessory building may be placed within three feet of the property line.
        5.    Accessory Building over Easements. Accessory buildings may be constructed over utility easements provided that all applicable public utility companies have in writing released the easement for such a purpose. These releases must accompany the building permit application.
        6.    Accessory Buildings in Side Yards. Accessory buildings other than garages may not be placed in a side yard unless approved by the Board of Adjustment which consent may be given after notice has been given to the adjoining property owner and the Board has determined that the same will ot adversely affect the market value of the adjoining lot and will not be materially detrimental to the aesthetics of the neighborhood. The Board of Adjustment may attach such conditions to its consent as is deemed appropriate to preserve the market and aesthetic value.
        7.    Provisions for Roof Drainage. No roof eave shall extend over any property line and any roof that drains toward the adjoining property shall be set back at least three feet from th property line.
(Ord. 2001-08, 2001; Ord. 2000-01, 2000; Ord. 98-18, 1998; Ord. 98-03, 1998; Ord. 90-11, 1990; Ord. 199 §02.0960.05, 1973)


(2001-08, Amended, 06/07/2001, Prior Text; 2000-01, Amended, 01/12/2000, Prior Text; 98-18, Amended, 11/05/1998, Prior Text)