Fences. In any residential district the maximum height of any side or rear yard fence may be increased by a maximum of two feet, where conditions require additional height to maintain adequate privacy and to allow reasonable enjoyment of private yard areas. Fences greater than six feet in height shall not be allowed where residential structures, either within the subject parcel or on an adjacent property, are located less than 10 feet from the subject fence.

Eaves and Overhangs. Eaves and overhangs of less than 18 inches may be allowed where such approval will not significantly reduce the overall character of the surrounding neighborhood. Typically, eaves and overhangs of less than 12 inches in width are not acceptable.

Rolled curbs and/or attached sidewalks may be allowed if adjacent curb on both sides of a subject parcel have existing rolled curbs or attached sidewalks and if such curbs or sidewalks are located on the same street and on the same block. For corner lots, curb and sidewalk configurations of properties nearest the subject parcel and within the same block shall be considered.

Maximum structural height limits may be exceeded in cases where, in the opinion of the planning commission, proposed structures significantly contribute the historic character and/or quality of the community.

Maximum structural height within industrial districts where, in the opinion of the planning commission, the community benefits of increasing the maximum height for an industrial project are significant and potential negative impacts on surrounding land are minimal. Protection of surrounding properties shall be given a high priority during consideration of this exception.

That there are special circumstances applicable to the property or proposed structure/use, including but not limited to qualities of the site, the proposed development, the location of the project or surrounding uses that warrant granting of an exception from the strict application of the standards in this title;

That granting the exception will not be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity of the development site, or to the public health, safety, or general welfare.

An exception shall become effective on the date specified by the written decision by the city planner or the planning commission granting the exception. Such approval date shall indicate the city planner's or the planning commission's approval only of the exception and does not eliminate or replace the need to secure a building permit prior to any construction activity.

The rights granted by the exception shall be effective only when exercised within the time period established as a condition of granting the exception, or, in the absence of such established time period, one year from the date the permit becomes effective.