It is the intent of this chapter to provide for the granting
of minor exceptions to the development standards of this title by
staff in those cases where such minor exceptions are warranted by
practical difficulties, unnecessary hardships, or results, that without
the minor exception, may be inconsistent with the general intent of
this title.
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Staff may grant a minor exception permit for only the following
minor exceptions to the development standards of this title:
A. A
maximum 20 percent reduction in lot area and dimensions, setbacks,
required parking, and outdoor living area requirements, upon the finding
that such reduction is consistent with the intent of this chapter.
B. A
maximum 20 percent increase in the height of fences above three feet
located within the front or street side setback areas, upon the finding
that such increase is consistent with the intent of this chapter.
C. A
maximum 20 percent increase in the percent of a lot permitted to be
covered with structures, and the permitted floor area of a main residential
structure, upon the finding that such increase is consistent with
the intent of this chapter.
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The petitioner or any other person may appeal any decision of staff or any condition imposed by staff pertaining to a minor exception permit pursuant to Chapter
16.321.
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Before any minor exception is approved by staff, staff shall
establish a time limit within which construction work on the proposed
development shall commence. If no date is specified, such minor exception
permit shall expire 12 months from the date of issuance and become
null and void. Said time may be subject to extension for good cause
when the applicant presents proof of an unusual hardship not of his
or her own making. Extensions may be approved with new or modified
conditions upon a finding that the circumstances under which the permit
was originally approved have changed.
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