Parapet walls not exceeding four (4) feet in height, chimneys, ventilators, cooling towers, elevators, bulkheads, tanks, radio towers, ornamental towers, monuments, cupolas, domes and spires may be erected above the height limits established in this title.

(Ord. 1359, 1987)

Every part of a yard required in this title shall be open and unobstructed from the lowest point at the ground level to the sky, except for the ordinary projections of windowsills, belt courses and other ornamental features to the extent of not more than four (4) inches.

(Ord. 1359, 1987)

A.

Fences or walls may not exceed six feet in height in any residential district.

B.

For corner lots, see visibility triangle (Section 12.40.060).

(Ord. 1359, 1987)

(Ord. No. 2007, 6-5-2023)

A.

Cornices may extend not more than eighteen (18) inches into any yard.

B.

Chimneys may be erected within the limits prescribed for yards; provided they do not extend more than two (2) feet into any such yard.

(Ord. 1359, 1987)

Nothing contained in this title shall prevent the restoration of a wall declared unsafe by the city building inspector.

(Ord. 1359, 1987)

Where there is an existing building having a front or side yard smaller than is permitted for new buildings under this title, such front or side yard may not be further reduced; nor where there is an existing building having front or side yards larger than required by this title, may such front or side yard be reduced below that which is required by this title for a new building of like character.

(Ord. 1359, 1987)

A.

Where the erection of any proposed new building will have the effect of reducing any front or side yard of any existing building below what is required by this title for a new building, permit of such new building will be denied.

B.

Where it appears to the satisfaction of the permit-issuing authority that the erection of any new building will have the effect of nullifying or evading by any means or device whatsoever any part or provision of this title, permit for such new building shall be denied subject to appeal to the board of adjustment by the denied applicant. Existing businesses in any residence district may be allowed to expand, maintain, or remodel their existing structures in order to protect their investment; providing that they submit plans and specifications for the proposed changes to the city council and have same by it approved.

(Ord. 1359, 1987)

Whenever any territory is added to the city limits, plans for said annexation shall be presented to the board of adjustment. The city council in the resolution shall provide for its addition to the city and designate the district or districts in which it is included. The territory annexed shall be governed by the provisions of the section governing the district to which it is attached. In the absence of the adoption of such resolution, such territory when annexed shall automatically become a part of the Residence A District.

(Ord. 1359, 1987)