b.Existing trees and shrubs which reduce the visibility of the proposed structure shall be retained. c.The height of the structure shall not exceed the setback from the edge of the rimrock, except as described in the exception section (f), below. d. No structure (including decks) shall be located closer than 20 feet from the edge of the rimrock unless the Planning Director or Hearings Body finds that the lesser setback will make the structure less visible or the structure is completely screened from the river or stream except as described in the exception section (f), below. e.Where multiple nonagricultural structures are proposed on a lot or parcel, the structures shall be grouped or clustered so as to maintain a general appearance of open landscape for the affected area. This shall require maintenance of at least 65 percent open space along the rimrock on the subject lot or parcel. f. Exception: For vacant lots or parcels less than one-half acre, existing prior to the adoption of Ordinance 92-034, with undulating rimrock, and where there are lawfully established dwelling units within 100 feet of the abutting lot lines on the subject property on both of the abutting lots or parcels with rimrock setbacks less than the depth required in section (d) above, the dwelling unit setback shall meet the following criteria: (1) The setback shall be the average distance between the dwelling units on each abutting lot or parcel, as measured from each subject lot or parcel’s front lot line to the furthest point of the dwelling unit facing the river or stream. (2)The height of the structure shall not exceed the height of the tallest dwelling unit on an abutting lot or parcel and in no case shall exceed 24 feet, except for chimneys. (3) The highest ridgeline shall slope up and away from, and run parallel with, the river or stream. (4) Dormers are prohibited on the riverside or streamside of the dwelling unit and are allowed on the street-side of the dwelling unit with the height not exceeding the height of the ridgeline. (5) The setback for decks on the rimrock side of the dwelling unit shall be the average of the decks on the abutting lots or parcels as measured from the front lot line of the subject property and in no case shall extend and protrude over the rimrock.
HISTORY Adopted by Ord. PL-15 on 11/1/1979 Repealed & Reenacted by Ord. 91-020 on 5/29/1991
Amended by Ord. 92-034 §2 on 4/8/1992 Amended by Ord. 95-075 §3 on 11/29/1995 Amended by Ord. 2000-033 §3 on 12/6/2000 Amended by Ord. 2001-016 §2 on 3/28/2001 Amended by Ord. 2005-002 §1 on 1/5/2005 Amended by Ord. 2007-020 §5 on 2/6/2008 Amended by Ord. 2025-002 §20 on 3/28/2025 Amended by Ord. 2025-009 §6 on 7/1/2025 18.84.091 Setbacks - Clear And Objective Standards Pursuant To DCC 22.08.040
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