Kirkland City Zoning Code

Regulations governing the lot area and lot width, front, side and rear yards, building coverage and building height are shown in Schedule A, and said schedule is hereby made a part of this chapter. The regulations appearing in Schedule A are subject to the supplementary regulations of Article V. (See Schedule A.)

Minimum residential ground floor areas, measured from the exterior faces of exterior walls, exclusive of garages and unenclosed porches, shall be as follows:

District

Minimum Ground Floor Area per Dwelling (feet)

Residential R-R

1 story

1,200

More than 1 story

800

Residential R-TC

1 story

864

More than 1 story

720

Mobile Home R-M

1 story

600

Commercial C

1 story

800

More than 1 story

720

A. Street layout, block grading and lot grading shall create minimal alteration to existing topography and existing site conditions in the area and shall not impact adversely on the environment or adjacent properties.

B. Excavation and grading necessary for the construction of a structure for which a building permit has been issued shall be permitted, provided that it does not adversely affect natural drainage or structural safety of buildings or lands, cause erosion or sedimentation, create noxious conditions or create a hazard to public health or safety.

C. In the event that construction of a structure is stopped prior to completion and the building permit expires, the premises shall be promptly cleared of any rubbish or building materials, and any open excavation with a depth greater than two feet below existing grade shall either be promptly filled in and the topsoil replaced or shall be entirely surrounded by a fence at least six feet high that will effectively block access to the area of excavation.

A building permit is required for all accessory structures. Accessory buildings shall not exceed 20 feet in height and shall not be located in any front yard or required side yard. Accessory buildings shall not be located nearer than five feet to any side or rear lot line and shall not cover more than 30% of any required rear yard. In any residence district, an accessory building, other than a garage or toolshed, shall be at least 50 feet from any adjacent dwelling. Patio or television antennas or towers, dish-type or tower-type receiving antennas and wind energy conversion systems (WECS) which meet the requirements of §§ 118-36, 118-48 and 118-50 et seq. of the Code of the Town of Kirkland are excluded.

No cellar or basement in any district shall be used for dwelling purposes prior to the completion of the dwelling structure of which it is to be a part.