HomeMy WebLinkAboutDDR2007-00197 Setbacks - DDR Application - 6/20/2007 MASON COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
411 N. Fifth Street/ P.O. Box 186, Shelton WA 98584
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Request for
Administrative Variance for Reduction in the Required Setbacks ($100.00)
For administrative review, the minimum variance on a setback request is 5 feet
from the side yard lot lines and 10 feet for front and rear lot lines or any access
easement. Request for further reduction requires a standard variance.
Setbacks are measured from the furthest proiection of the structure including
roof eaves.
Applicant/Owners
Mailing Address: _ , //eF
Telephone
City:X��� `+ State." Zip:
If this reduction is tied to a building permit, please give permit
case number. BLD
Parcel Number(s): Zoning
Site Address: q dam( S E a u-
Requested variance: Front / Rear 6ide Y, d (please circle all that apply)
Requested setback variance: S / ft.
An illustrated site plan is required.
Your site plan must show the following: north arrow, abutting street or
easements, set backs to all property lines and existing buildings, slopes, surface
water, wetlands, critical areas, septic, well and driveway. Show all proposed new
development.
The following circumstances must apply:
FRONT AND OR REAR YARD REQUIREMENTS:
1), Existing lots of record as of March 5, 2002;
You must meet one of the following: (Please circle all that apply)
2) One of the following exists on the lot:
a) steep slopes, wetlands, or streams present;
b) soils that restrict building or septic development;
c) lot width at the front yard line of no more than 50 feet;
dl lot size of no more than one-fourth acre;
(_gj,43xisting improvements of buildings, septic systems, and well areas.
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SIDE YARD REQUIREMENTS:
1) Existing lots of record as of March 5, 2002;
You must meet one of the following. (Please circle all that apply)
2) One of the following exists on the lot:
a) steep slopes, wetlands, or streams present;
b) soils that restrict building or septic development;
of width at the front yard line of no more than 50 feet;
t size of no more than one-half acre;
isting improvements of buildings, septic systems, and well areas.
Explain how these circumstances preclude a reasonable development proposal
from meeting the setback standard for Rural R sidential 2.5, 5, 10, or 20 zones.
Owner/Agent (please indicate)
Signature and date
Official Use Onl y
Approved t Date v
Denied Date
Reason for denial:
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progress of construction on such progress. Such buildings and/or structures shall be abated and
removed from the premises within thirty(30)days after completion of the project, or thirty(30)
days of cessation of work.
1.05.023 Temporary Construction Signs
Signs identifying persons engaged in or responsible for construction on a site shall be permitted
while construction is in progress upon the issuance of a building or use permit. Such sign shall not
exceed 64 square feet(per face)in size, and shall be removed within six(6)months of its
placement on the site.
1.05.030 Variances
1.05.031 Purpose
The purpose of this Section is to provide a means of altering the requirements of this Ordinance in
specific instances where the strict application of these regulations would deprive a property of
privileges enjoyed by other properties which are similarly situated,due to special features or
constraints unique to the property involved.
1.05.032 Use Variances Prohibited
No variance shall be granted to permit the establishment of a use otherwise prohibited within the
development area in which the property concerned is located,except as provided in Section
1.05.018(B). Applications for such variances shall not be accepted for processing or review.
1.05.034 Granting of Variances Authorized
A. The Hearing Examiner shall have the authority to grant a variance from the provisions of
this Ordinance when,in their opinion,the conditions set forth in Section 1.05.036 have
been met. The Hearing Examiner shall have the authority to attach conditions to any such
variance when,in their opinion,such conditions are necessary to protect the public health,
safety or welfare,or to assure that the spirit of this Ordinance is maintained.
B. The Administrator shall have the authority to grant a variance from the provisions of this
Ordinance when the granting of such variance will result in a measurable deviation of ten
(10%)percent or less from the provisions set forth in this Ordinance. In issuing such
variance,the Administrator shall make a positive determination that the conditions set
forth in Section 1.05.035 have been met. The Administrator shall have the authority to
attach conditions to any such variance when, in his(her)opinion,such conditions are
necessary to protect the public health, safety or welfare,or to assure that the spirit of this
Ordinance is maintained.
C. The Administrator may allow a reduction in the required front yard setback or rear yard
setback by administrative variance under the following circumstances: for existing lots of
record as of March 5,2002,where physical attributes of the lot(such as steep slopes,
wetlands, streams,soils; lot width at the front yard line of no more than 50 feet or lot size
of no more than one-quarter acre; and existing improvements of buildings, septic systems,
and well areas)preclude a proposed development from meeting the 25-foot front yard
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setback or 20-foot rear yard setback standards. The front yard setback or rear yard setback
shall be the minimum necessary to accommodate a reasonable development proposal,but
not less than 10 feet distance from the property line or road access easement boundary.
The Administrator shall document in the property file the rationale for said administrative
variance decision.
D. The Administrator may allow a reduction in the required side yard setback by
administrative variance under the following circumstances: for existing lots of record as of
March 5,2002 that are parcels designated as Rural Residential 2.5,Rural Residential 5,
Rural Residential 10,or Rural Residential 20; and where physical attributes of the lot
(such as steep slopes, streams,wetlands, and soils; lot width at the front yard line of no
more than 50 feet or lot size of no more than one-half acre; and existing improvements of
buildings, septic systems,and well areas)preclude a proposed development from meeting
the 20-foot side yard setback standard. The variance to the side yard setback shall be the
minimum necessary to accommodate a reasonable development proposal. This side yard
setback shall not be less than 5 feet distance from the property line. The Administrator
shall document in the property file the rationale for said administrative variance decision.
1.05.035 Findings Required for Approval of a Variance
See Mason County Code Title 15 Development Code Section 15.09.057.
1.05.036 Procedural Requirements for a Variance
A. Application for a variance shall be made to the Department of Community Development,
on forms furnished by the County.
B. Any application for a variance shall include an application fee as established by the Board.
C. Variance applications decided by the Hearing Examiner shall require a Public Hearing,as
set forth in Section 1.05.050 of this Ordinance.
1.05.040 Special Uses
1.05.041 Purpose
A Special Use is one which possesses unique characteristics due to size,nature,intensity of use,
technological processes involved,demands upon public services,relationship to surrounding
lands,or other factors. The purpose of this Section is to provide for adequate oversight and review
of such development proposals,in order to assure that such uses are developed in harmony with
surrounding land uses, and in a manner consistent with the intent of this Ordinance and the
Comprehensive Plan.
1.05.042 Authority
Review authority is granted under Title 15 Development Code Section 15.03.050 Hearing
Examiner.
1.05.044 Decision Criteria
The review of Special Use permit applications shall be in accordance with the following criteria.
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