A. 
This section is applicable only where a portion of a lot is within an area planned to be part of a future street, alley, or other public right-of-way as determined from an officially adopted plan, and the acquisition of such portion would not reduce the buildable lot width to less than forty feet.
B. 
All required setbacks, yards, and open areas shall be provided in addition to the future right-of-way areas, and the future right-of-way lines shall be considered to be lot lines for purposes of measuring such other setbacks, yards, and open areas.
C. 
Permitted Encroachments. The following encroachments are permitted within the future rights-of-way area:
1. 
Utility-owned pole lines within approved easements.
2. 
Access walkways and driveways.
3. 
Uncovered parking—to the same extent as permitted in adjoining front, side, or rear yard.
4. 
Storage (vehicles for over 24 hours, trash areas, other permitted outdoor storage)—to the same extent as permitted in adjoining side or rear yard.
5. 
Recreation facilities which are subject to building permit (play equipment, play structure, playhouse, etc.)—to the same extent as permitted in adjoining side or rear yard.
6. 
Real estate signs.
7. 
Fences, walls, hedges, and berms—to the same extent as permitted in adjoining front, side, or rear yard.
8. 
Landscaping, other than hedges.
A. 
In the RS Zones, the minimum required front yard shall be 20 feet.
B. 
Permitted Building Projections. The following building projections, with a minimum 17.5 foot setback from the front property line, are permitted within the minimum required front yard:
1. 
Cantilevered eaves, awnings, and shading devices.
2. 
Architectural features—sills, cornices, buttresses, etc.
3. 
Chimneys and fireplaces, with a maximum 8 foot length along a wall.
4. 
Uncovered porches, platforms, patio slabs, decks, stoops, steps, planters, etc., with a minimum 14 foot setback from the front property line and less than 18 inches in height measured from the finished deck or tread to the finished grade except that open type railings may extend 3.5 feet above deck or tread.
C. 
Other Permitted Encroachments. The following other encroachments are permitted within the minimum required front yard:
1. 
Utility-owned pole lines within approved easements.
2. 
Access walkways and driveways.
3. 
Uncovered parking, permitted in driveway only.
4. 
Real estate signs.
5. 
Fences, walls, and hedges, subject to the allowable fence height and design requirements of Chapter 19.328.
6. 
Landscaping, other than hedges.
Side yards shall be provided according to the following types: a side yard, not abutting a street, a side yard, abutting a street for a reversed corner lot, and a side yard, abutting a street for other corner lots. By definition, a "Reversed Corner Lot" is a lot where the side lot line is substantially a continuation of the front lot line of the lot to the rear of the subject corner lot, whether or not separated from the subject lot by an alley.
A. 
RS-6, RS-8 Zones—Side Yards.
1. 
In the RS-6 and RS-8 zones, the minimum required side yards shall be as indicated below:
Side Yard not abutting a street
Side Yard abutting a street for a Reversed Corner Lot
Side Yard abutting a street for other Corner Lots
5 feet
10 feet
10 feet
2. 
RS-6, RS-8 Zones—Side Yards, Permitted Building Projections. In the RS-6 and RS-8 zones, certain building projections are permitted in the minimum required side yards as indicated in Table 19.320.030-A. Minimum setbacks indicated in the table are measured from the applicable side property line.
B. 
RS-10, RS-16 Zones—Side Yards.
1. 
In the RS-10 and RS-16 zones, the minimum required side yards shall be as shown in the table below:
Side Yard not abutting a street
Side Yard abutting a street for a Reversed Corner Lot
Side Yard abutting a street for other Corner Lots
10 feet
15 feet
15 feet
2. 
RS-10, RS-16 Zones—Side Yards, Permitted Building Projections. In the RS-10 and RS-16 zones, certain building projections are permitted in the minimum required side yards as indicated in Table 19.320.030-B. Minimum setbacks indicated in the table are measured from the applicable side property line.
C. 
All RS Zones—Side Yards, Other Permitted Encroachments. In all RS zones, certain other encroachments in the minimum required side yards are permitted as shown in Table 19.320.030-C.
Table 19.320.030-A
PERMITTED BUILDING PROJECTIONS IN SIDE YARD RS-6, RS-8 ZONES
Type of Projection
SIDE YARD
Not Along a Street
Along a Street
Reversed Corner Lot
Other Corner Lot
a. Eaves, awnings, and shading devices.
Permitted, with 2.5 ft. min. setback
Permitted, with 7.5 ft. min. setback
Permitted, with 7.5 ft. min. setback
b. Sills, cornices, buttresses, etc.
Permitted, with 2.5 ft. min. setback
Permitted, with 7.5 ft. min. setback
Permitted, with 7.5 ft. min. setback
c. Chimneys and fireplaces with 8 ft. max. length along wall.
Permitted, with 2.5 ft. min. setback
Permitted, with 7.5 ft. min. setback
Permitted, with 7.5 ft. min. setback
d. Mechanical equipment, cantilevered from building.
Permitted, with 2.5 ft. min. setback
Not Permitted
Permitted, with 7.5 ft. min. setback
e. Patio slabs, decks, stoops, planters, etc., with a max.18 inch height, except railing may extend 3.5 ft. above deck or tread. Railing must be open-type where required by Chapter 19.328.
Permitted
Permitted, with 4 ft. min. setback
Permitted
Table 19.320.030-B
PERMITTED BUILDING PROJECTIONS IN SIDE YARD RS-10, RS-16 ZONES
Type of Projection
SIDE YARD
Not Along a Street
Along a Street
Reversed Corner Lot
Other Corner Lot
a. Main building, not exceeding 15 ft. in height within required side yard.
Permitted, with 5 ft. min. setback
Permitted, with 10 ft. min. setback
Permitted, with 10 ft. min. setback
b. Accessory building, with one story only and not over 15 ft. in height. (including patio structures)
Permitted, with 5 ft. min. setback
Permitted, with 10 ft. min. setback
Permitted, with 10 ft. min. setback
c. Eaves, awnings, and shading devices:
• Not exceeding 15 ft. in height
• Over 15 ft. high
Permitted, with:
 
• 2.5 ft. min. setback
• 7.5 ft. min. setback
Permitted, with:
 
• 7.5 ft. min. setback
• 12.5 ft. min. setback
Permitted, with:
 
• 7.5 ft. min. setback
• 12.5 ft. min. setback
d. Sills, cornices, buttresses, etc.:
• Not exceeding 15 ft. in height
• Over 15 ft. high
Permitted, with:
• 2.5 ft. min. setback
• 7.5 ft. min. setback
Permitted, with:
• 7.5 ft. min. setback
• 12.5 ft. min. setback
Permitted, with:
• 7.5 ft. min. setback
• 12.5 ft. min. setback
e. Chimneys and fireplaces with 8 ft. max. length along wall:
• Not exceeding 15 ft. in height
• Over 15 ft. high
Permitted, with:
 
• 2.5 ft. min. setback
• 7.5 ft. min. setback
Permitted, with:
 
• 7.5 ft. min. setback
• 12.5 ft. min. setback
Permitted, with:
 
• 7.5 ft. min. setback
• 12.5 ft. min. setback
f. Mechanical equipment, cantilevered from building:
• Not exceeding 15 ft. in height
• Over 15 ft. high
Permitted, with:
 
• 2.5 ft. min. setback
• 7.5 ft. min. setback
 
 
Not Permitted
Not Permitted
Permitted, with:
 
• 7.5 ft. min. setback
• 7.5 ft. min. setback
g. Patio slabs, decks, stoops, planters, etc., with a max.18 inch height, except railing may extend 3.5 ft. above deck or tread. Railing must be open-type where required by Chapter 19.328.
Permitted
Permitted, with 4 ft. min. setback
Permitted
h. Balcony, not exceeding 15 ft. in height with a 7 ft. minimum headroom below
Permitted, with 5 ft. min. setback
Permitted, with 10 ft. min. setback
Permitted, with 10 ft. min. setback
Table 19.320.030-C
OTHER PERMITTED ENCROACHMENTS IN SIDE YARD ALL RS ZONES
Type of Encroachment
SIDE YARD
Not Along a Street
Along a Street
Reversed Corner Lot
Other Corner Lot
a. Mechanical equipment, freestanding with 5 ft. maximum height, subject to screening requirements.
Permitted
Not Permitted
Permitted
b. Utility-owned pole lines in approved easements.
Permitted
Permitted
Permitted
c. Other above-ground utilities-owned facilities—transformer boxes, pedestal terminals, etc., with 5 ft. max. height, subject to screening requirements.
Permitted (in approved easements)
Not Permitted
Permitted (in approved easements)
d. Swimming and therapeutic pools, including above-ground installations and subject to fencing requirements.
Permitted, with 5 ft. min. setback
Not Permitted
Permitted, with 5 ft. min. setback
e. Decorative pool, with max. 18 " depth.
Permitted
Not Permitted
Permitted
f. Parking, uncovered only.
Permitted, subject to screening, landscaping, and wall requirements
Permitted, temporary in driveway only
Permitted, subject to screening, landscaping, and wall requirements
g. Storage of vehicles over 24 hours, trash areas, other permitted outdoor storage.
Permitted, if screened from public view.
Not Permitted
Permitted, if screened from public view.
h. Access driveways and walkways.
Permitted
Permitted
Permitted
i. Recreational facilities, which are subject to building permits—play equipment, play structure, play house, etc.
Permitted
Not Permitted
Permitted
j. Real estate signs.
Not Permitted
Permitted
Permitted
k. Fences, walls, hedges, and berms, subject to the allowable height and design requirements of Chapter 19.328.
Permitted
Permitted
Permitted
l. Landscaping, other than hedges.
Permitted
Permitted
Permitted
A. 
In all RS zones the minimum required rear yard shall be 25 feet.
B. 
RS-6, RS-8 Zones—Rear Yards, Permitted Building Projections. In the RS-6 and RS-8 zones, certain building projections are permitted in the minimum required rear yard as shown in Table 19.320.040-B. Minimum setbacks indicated in the table are measured from the rear property line.
C. 
RS-10, RS-16 Zones—Rear Yards, Permitted Building Projections. In the RS-10 and RS-16 zones, certain building projections are permitted in the minimum required rear yard as shown in Table 19.320.040-C. Minimum setbacks indicated in the table are measured from the rear property line.
D. 
All RS Zones—Rear Yards, Other Permitted Encroachments. In all RS zones, certain other encroachments in the minimum required rear yards are permitted as shown in Table 19.320.040-D.
Table 19.320.040-B
PERMITTED BUILDING PROJECTIONS IN REAR YARD RS-6, RS-8 ZONES
Type of Projection
Rear Yard
Not Along a Street
Along a Street
a. Main structure, as an addition to an existing dwelling only. (see note 1)
Permitted, with 5 ft. min. setback
Permitted, with 10 ft. min. setback
b. Accessory building, as an addition to an existing dwelling only—one story only, not over 15 ft. in height. (including patio structures) (see note 1)
Permitted, with 5 ft. min. setback
Permitted, with 5 ft. min. setback
c. Eaves, awnings, and shading devices.
Permitted, with 2.5 ft. min. setback
Permitted, with 2.5 ft. min. setback
d. Sills, cornices, buttresses, etc.
Permitted, with 2.5 ft. min. setback
Permitted, with 2.5 ft. min. setback
e. Chimneys and fireplaces with 8 ft. max. length along wall.
Permitted, with 2.5 ft. min. setback
Permitted, with 2.5 ft. min. setback
f. Mechanical equipment, cantilevered from building.
Permitted, with 2.5 ft. min. setback
Permitted, with 7.5 ft. min. setback
g. Patio slabs, decks, stoops, planters, etc., with a max.18 inch height, except railing may extend 3.5 ft. above deck or tread. Railing must be open-type where required by Chapter 19.328.
Permitted
Permitted
h. Balconies (see note 1).
Permitted, with 5 ft. min. setback
Permitted, with 10 ft. min. setback
Note:
1
For an existing dwelling in the RS zones, building coverage may be permitted in the rear yard with the addition of accessory buildings and/or an addition to the main building, including patio structures and balconies, provided that a minimum 70 percent of the minimum required rear yard remains open.
Table 19.320.040-C
PERMITTED BUILDING PROJECTIONS IN REAR YARD RS-10, RS-16 ZONES
Type of Encroachment
Rear Yard
Not Along a Street
Along a Street
a. Main structure, as an addition to an existing dwelling only. (see note 1):
• Not exceeding 15 ft. in height
• Over 15 ft. in height
Permitted, with:
 
• 10 ft. min. setback
• 15 ft. min. setback
Permitted, with
 
• 10 ft. min. setback
• 15 ft. min. setback
b. Accessory building, as an addition to an existing dwelling only one story only, not over 15 ft. in height. (including patio structures) (see note 1)
Permitted, with 10 ft. min. setback
Permitted, with 10 ft. min. setback
c. Eaves, awnings, and shading devices:
• Not exceeding 15 ft. in height
• Over 15 ft. high
Permitted, with:
• 7.5 ft. min. setback
• 12.5 ft. min. setback
Permitted, with:
• 7.5 ft. min. setback
• 12.5 ft. min. setback
d. Sills, cornices, buttresses, etc.:
• Not exceeding 15 ft. in height
• Over 15 ft. high
Permitted, with:
• 7.5 ft. min. setback
• 12.5 ft. min. setback
Permitted, with:
• 7.5 ft. min. setback
• 12.5 ft. min. setback
e. Chimneys and fireplaces with 8 ft. max. length along wall:
• Not exceeding 15 ft. in height
• Over 15 ft. high
Permitted, with:
 
• 7.5 ft. min. setback
• 12.5 ft. min. setback
Permitted, with:
 
• 7.5 ft. min. setback
• 12.5 ft. min. setback
f. Mechanical equipment, cantilevered from building
• Not exceeding 15 ft. in height
• Over 15 ft. in height
Permitted, with
 
• 7.5 ft. min. setback
• 12.5 ft. min. setback
Permitted, with
 
• 7.5 ft. min. setback
• 12.5 ft. min. setback
g. Patio slabs, decks, stoops, planters, etc., with a max.18 inch height, except railing may extend 3.5 ft. above deck or tread. Railing must be open-type where required by Chapter 19.328.
Permitted
Permitted
h. Balconies (see note 1).
• Not exceeding 15 ft. in height
• Over 15 ft. high
Permitted, with:
• 10 ft. min. setback
• 15 ft. min. setback
Permitted, with:
• 10 ft. min. setback
• 15 ft. min. setback
Note:
1
For an existing dwelling in the RS zones, building coverage may be permitted in the rear yard with the addition of accessory buildings and/or an addition to the main building, including patio structures and balconies, provided that a minimum 70 percent of the minimum required rear yard remains open.
Table 19.320.040-D
OTHER PERMITTED REAR YARD ENCROACHMENTS ALL RS ZONES
Type of Encroachment
Rear Yard
Not Along a Street
Along a Street
a. Mechanical equipment, freestanding with 5 ft. maximum height, subject to screening requirements.
Permitted
Permitted, only where a screening fence is permitted.
b. Utility-owned pole lines in approved easements.
Permitted
Permitted
c. Other above-ground utilities-owned facilities - transformer boxes, pedestal terminals, etc., with 5 ft. max. height, subject to screening requirements.
Permitted (in approved easements)
Permitted (in approved easements)
d. Swimming and therapeutic pools, including above-ground installations and subject to fencing requirements.
Permitted, with 5 ft. min. setback
Permitted, with 5 ft. min. setback
e. Decorative pool, with max. 18 " depth.
Permitted
Permitted
f. Parking, uncovered only.
Permitted, subject to screening, landscaping, and wall requirements
Permitted, subject to screening, landscaping, and wall requirements
g. Storage of vehicles over 24 hours, trash areas, other permitted outdoor storage.
Permitted, if screened from public view.
Permitted, if screened from public view.
h. Access driveways and walkways.
Permitted
Permitted
i. Recreational facilities, which are subject to building permits—play equipment, play structure, play house, etc.
Permitted
Permitted
j. Real estate signs.
Permitted
Permitted
k. Fences, walls, hedges, and berms, subject to the allowable height and design requirements of Chapter 19.328.
Permitted
Permitted
l. Landscaping, other than hedges.
Permitted
Permitted
Where no side or rear yard is required or where a zero side yard is permitted, any building or structure shall be located either at the property line or at least three feet from the property line.
In the residential zones, where the lots on both sides of a property line are being developed anew (with all existing buildings on both lots being removed), a zero side yard, in lieu of the side yard otherwise required, may be provided on one or both sides of the property line, provided:
A. 
Any building wall along the property line shall be of a sound-absorbing type in accordance with standards adopted pursuant to Section 19.124.050.
B. 
An agreement or covenant between the property owners involved and running with the land, in a form acceptable to the Director, shall be recorded setting forth acceptance of the physical arrangement and, providing that failure to maintain such wall to the prescribed standard shall obligate each party to conform to the otherwise applicable yard regulations.
For every single-family dwelling, there shall be a clear passageway from a street property line to at least one entrance to such dwelling, with a minimum 7 foot width and an 8 foot height between the walls of any structure(s) with the exception of architectural features such as sills, cornices, buttresses, and etc.