All regulations in this title which pertain to the districts established in Chapter 17.06 are subject to the general provisions, conditions and exceptions contained in this chapter.

(Ord. 445 § 2 (Exbt. A) (part), 1986)

Whenever there is a question regarding the interpretation of the provisions of this title or their application to any specific case or situation, the planning commission shall interpret the intent of this title by written decision, and such interpretation thereafter shall be followed in applying the provisions, subject to appeal to the city council by any interested person.

(Ord. 445 § 2 (Exbt. A) (part), 1986)

The planning commission shall act as, or it may appoint three or more of its members to act as, an architectural review committee to review and approve the architectural and general appearance of buildings, structures and grounds in accordance with the provisions of this title. No permit shall be issued in any case where architectural review is required until such review has been conducted and plans for the project have been approved by the committee; provided, that minor changes in an approved plan may be made when approved by the planning director.

(Ord. 445 § 2 (Exbt. A) (part), 1986)

Where chimneys, cupolas, steeples, poles, monuments, storage tanks or towers, windmills, and similar structures and mechanical appurtenances are permitted in a district, height limits may be exceeded upon the securing of a use permit in each case. This section does not apply to signs.

(Ord. 445 § 2 (Exbt. A) (part), 1986)

Building features such as awnings, cornices, and eaves may extend not more than two feet into any required yard. Fireplaces not exceeding six feet in breadth may extend not more than two feet into a required yard. Open, uncovered porches or landings which are raised less than thirty inches above the nearest lot line's natural elevation, and stairs, may extend not more than two feet into any required side yard, nor more than six feet into any required rear or front yard. In any such case a lesser setback may be allowed upon the securing of a use permit; provided, however, that in no case shall any such projection extend closer than three feet to the nearest lot line.

(Ord. 445 § 2 (Exbt. A) (part), 1986)

Detached accessory structures, including garages may occupy rear and interior side yards subject to site plan approval by the planning director and when in compliance with the Uniform Building Code as determined by the building official and provided that no accessory structure shall extend into any public utility easement. On a comer lot no detached accessory structure shall be located so as to encroach on the half of the lot nearest the street side yard.

(Ord. 578 § 1, 2001)