1. In all districts, chimneys, flagpoles, vents, solar energy equipment, similar structures, and screening for such features, may be permitted up to five feet in excess of applicable height limits.

2. Cornices and parapets may be permitted up to three and one-half feet in excess of applicable height limits.

3. Height limits for telecommunication facilities are set in Chapter 17.130 SMC.

1. In nonresidential districts, cupolas, steeples, gas storage holders, radio and other towers, water tanks, mechanical equipment, elevator towers, nontower wind turbines, and screening for such features may be permitted up to five feet in excess of applicable height limits, provided the area of such elements does not exceed 15 percent of roof area. Mechanical equipment shall be screened from view. The Design Review Board may approve features up to 10 feet in excess of applicable height limits, if it finds the feature necessary for compelling practical reasons, or if it would significantly enhance building aesthetics.

1. No fence or any type of vertical screening material used to provide privacy, visual or otherwise, hedge, or other screen planting shall exceed six feet in height in any required side or rear yard area;

2. No fence or any type of vertical screening material used to provide privacy, visual or otherwise, hedge or other screen planting shall be in excess of three and one-half feet in height in the following areas:

3. The limitations of this section shall not apply where a greater height is required by any other ordinance or where specified as a condition of approval of a conditional use permit or site plan approval.

1. An open entry arbor not more than nine feet in height nor six feet in width may be permitted in a required front yard.

2. Ornamental garden features may be permitted in a required front yard, provided such features are located at least five feet from any property line, are not more than six feet in height, nor three feet in width. (Ord. 1111, 2018)

1. Screening of collection areas from public view.

2. Adequate space for source separation of recyclables and waste collection containers, as well as adequate provision for access to the collection areas by reclamation and disposal equipment, as shown on the diagram attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter as Exhibit A.

3. In new development, recycling collection areas shall be placed alongside waste collection areas so as to provide convenience for users and promote recycling.

4. Collection areas shall be sited to minimize nuisance impacts, particularly noise impacts on residential sleeping areas.

5. A sign clearly identifying all recycling and solid waste collection and loading areas and the materials accepted therein shall be posted adjacent to all points of access to the recycling areas.

6. Driveways or travel aisles shall provide unobstructed access for collection vehicles and personnel and provide at least the minimum clearance required by the collection methods and vehicles utilized by the hauler in the area in which the development project exists.

7. Recycling areas shall not be located in any area required by the City ordinance to be constructed or maintained as unencumbered, according to fire and other applicable building and/or public safety laws.

1. Recycling collection areas shall be allowed to encroach into required interior side yard or rear yard setbacks. Collection areas so placed will not be required to be screened from public view.

2. If a suitable and serviceable location which does not encroach into any required yard or which encroaches only into the required rear or interior side yard cannot be found, the collection area may occupy no more than two required parking spaces at the discretion of the decision-making authority. A collection area so located will be required to be screened from public view at the discretion of the decision-making authority. The approved use of a required space pursuant to this chapter shall not render a development nonconforming with respect to Chapter 17.110 SMC.

3. If no other placement area exists on the site, a recycling collection area may be located in the required front yard or exterior side yard; provided, that it is screened from public view.

1. No theater, circus, carnival, amusement park, open air theater, racetrack, private recreation centers or other similar establishments involving large assemblages of people and/or automobiles shall be established in any district unless and until a conditional use permit or, for temporary uses, a temporary use permit is first secured for the establishment, maintenance, and operation of such use.

2. No dance hall, roadhouse, night club, commercial club, or any establishment where liquor is served, or commercial place of amusement or recreation, shall be established in any commercial district, unless a conditional use permit shall first have been secured for the establishment, maintenance and operation of such use, except as otherwise provided in this title.

3. Accessory uses and buildings in any district may be permitted where such uses or buildings are incidental to, and do not alter the character of, the premises in respect to their use for purposes permitted in the district. Such accessory buildings shall be allowed only when constructed concurrent with, or subsequent to, the main building.

4. Recreational vehicles may be stored on properties if placement conforms to applicable setback requirements, but shall not be occupied or used for residential, commercial, industrial, or other purposes. (Ord. 1111, 2018)

1. Such accessory building shall not be located within five feet of any alley or within three feet of the side line of the lot or, in the case of a corner lot, to project beyond the front yard required on the adjacent lot.