2006-0804_SpiessAdd-2.doc
CE
ITY OF DMONDS
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121 5 Avenue North • Edmonds, WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.ci.edmonds.wa.us
DSD: P•E•B
EVELOPMENT ERVICES EPARTMENTLANNING NGINEERING UILDING
Plan Review Comments – Planning Division
Plan Check #: BLD-2006-0804 (Second Review)
Project Name: Barbara Spiess - Addition
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Project Address: 9401 215 Street SW (RS-8 Zone)
August 15, 2006
Estyn Goss
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9401 215 Street SW
Edmonds WA 98020
Dear Applicant,
I have reviewed the above building permit application for the Planning Division and the following
information will be helpful when you bring the existing deck and existing shed into compliance with the
Edmonds Community Development Code:
Setbacks & Code Compliance:
1. All structures are required to meet the minimum setbacks for the
zone. The minimum setback requirements for your property are as follows:
Front Setback (south) Side Setbacks (east/west) Rear Setback (north)
25 feet 7.5 feet 15 feet
Also note that accessory structures that are less than 600 square feet in area (like the existing shed
shown on the site plan) may be located as close as five feet from the rear property line (but it is still
required to meet the minimum 7.5 side setback requirement). It appears that your shed is located too
close to the side property line (a five foot setback is shown, where a 7.5 foot setback is required).
Also, is the existing deck covered or uncovered – and what is the height of this structure? This deck
would also need to meet the minimum 7.5 foot side setback requirement. ECDC chapter 16.20.040.C
states, “Uncovered and unenclosed porches, steps, patios, and decks may project into a required
setback not more than one-third of the required setback, or four feet, whichever is less; provided, that
they are no more than 30 inches above ground level at any point.” If this provision is applicable to
the existing deck (if it is uncovered and less than 30 inches in height), then it would be permitted to
extend 2.5 feet into the setback (so it could be as close as 5 feet from the side property line).
Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (425)
771-0220, extension 1778. I look forward to working with you on this project.
Sincerely,
CITY OF EDMONDS
Gina Coccia, Planner
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