17.54.020
Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
4 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Height
- Architectural features may be 15% higher than heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. limit15 pct
Chimneys, vents, and other architectural or mechanical appurtenances on buildings may be a maximum of 15% higher than the height limit of the applicable zone.
- Public buildings may be up to 50 feet in zones with limit <50 feet50 ft
In a zone district with a height limit of less than 50 feet, public and quasi-public buildings, communications equipment buildings, schools, houses of worship, hospitals, and other institutions permitted in the zone, may be erected to a maximum height of 50 feet.
- HeightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. increase for sloping lots (15% or more slope)
The maximum height allowed for a dwelling may be increased when the average natural slope of a proposed building envelope is 15% or more.
Other
- Retaining wall and fence combination heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.8 ft
The height of a retaining wall and fence may be up to eight feet in height, as measured from the lowest finished grade, when such a fence and retaining wall would be located in a side or rear yard area.
From the ordinance
Height limits for buildings and structures are established by Articles 17.06 through 17.52... Exceptions: public buildings up to 50 feet, sloping lots increase, architectural features 15% higher, etc.