bld20131265_ Mahre.pdf
City of EdmondsBLD20131265
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121 5AVENUE NORTHEDMONDS, WA 98020 • (425) 771-0220 FAX(425) 771-0221
Website: www.ci.edmonds.wa.us
PUBLIC WORK DEPARTMENT
Planning • Building • Engineering
Plan Review Comments
PermitApplication:Date:
#BLD20131265November 18, 2013
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Mahre -Fence 7923 220St. SW.
Project Name/Address:
Louis MahreJ-lou13@msn.com
Contact Person/Address, Fax or E-mail:
Reviewer: Chris RiveraDivision:
ENGINEERING
During review of the subject submittal, it was found that the following information, corrections, or
clarifications would need to be addressed. All Handouts referred to in these comments can be accessed at
our website: www.ci.edmonds.wa.usunder City Government / Development Services Department /
Engineering Division then scroll down to Handouts:
1)Please showon site plan,location of water meter, property line, proposed fence in relation to property
line, sidewalk& private driveways.See the attached handout (B59 Property Line), for assistance in
findingyour property lines.
2)Please show any existing fences, retaining walls and/or rockeries on the plans.
Please resubmit 3 copies of the revised plansandassociated documents with a written response to each
item to a Permit Coordinator. Please contact me at 425-771-0220ext 1339or by e-mail at
chris.rivera@edmondswa.govif you have specific questions regarding these plan corrections.
DATE E-MAILED11/18/2013PAGE(1)
#B59
city of edmonds
development information
Property Line Location Information
Construction work that requires a building permit must submit a "plot plan" to the City for review. Plot plans
show the location and dimension of property lines and the distance from structures to the property lines.
Licensed surveys are not required unless specifically noted in the City handout, but are recommended by the
City. NOTE: It is the applicant/owner's responsibility to submit a true and accurate plot plan with any permit
submittal.
STEP ONE: Check with the City Planning Division or Snohomish County. If your lot was created as part of a
formal plat or subdivision these agencies will have a copy of the platted lot which can aid you in creating a plot
plan. You must have a copy of the legal description and the county tax account parcel number in order to locate
the property. An address is not sufficient information.
STEP TWO: If it is determined that the lot is an individual parcel that is not part of a recorded plat or
subdivision, then another source of information is the Atlas of Everett by the Kroll Map Company. This map is
scaled 1-200' and although it is not permissible to use this as an exact representation of the lot, it is a good
starting point. Write down the dimensions of your lot as shown on the map and draw the lot on 8½ x 14
(maximum sheet size) at a scale of 1=20'.
STEP THREE: Compare the legal description with the drawing you created. Note property line dimensions,
easements or other restrictions. Is it the same or different? Make the necessary adjustments. This is the first
draft of your plot plan for your property.
STEP FOUR: Next verify the plot plan. If the lot is located adjacent to a City street, contact the Engineering
Division for a monument location map and the width of the street right-of-way (ROW). This map will be useful
to determine the edge of the City ROW and the start of private property. Street monuments indicate the
approximate middle of the street ROW. Note, the middle of the paved surface does not necessarily indicate the
middle of the ROW.
For example, if a street ROW is 60 feet in width, by locating two street monuments and stringing a line
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between them, it is possible to measure back 30 feet (one half of the 60 foot ROW width) to determine the
approximate edge of the ROW. However, note that the only way to determine the exact location of the
edge of the ROW and start of private property is to have it located by a surveyor.
STEP FIVE: To complete the plot plan, measure the dimensions of the property taken from the drawing you
created and from the corner stakes you placed. You may discover existing corner markers such as short iron
pipes, small plastic tags or brass disks. Another idea is to talk with your neighbors; perhaps their property has
been surveyed. Remember that terrain changes over time. Monuments and property stakes are sometimes
buried 1-2 feet to avoid being disturbed. One way to locate them is with a metal detector.
REMINDER: Water meters, utility poles, fire hydrants and city storm drain lids are all good indicators
ivate property
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of City ROW property--not pr
Revised 6/2009
#B31
Fence
Permit Submittal Requirements
PERMIT REQUIRED:
A permit is required for fences which are greater than 3 feet in
height, measured from the finished grade, which are also within 10
feet of any street right-of-way or access easement or within 30 feet
of a corner. Fence height is limited to six feet unless a variance is
obtained (contact the Planning Division for information). Height
shall be measured from the finished grade to the top fence surface,
board, rail, cap or wire.
any
A fence permit shall be required for fence within a critical area
or its buffer.
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CODES:
Edmonds Community Development Code Chapter 17.30
DEFINITION:
A fence is a combination of, wood, metal, masonry or other
material which provides a visual and/or physical obstruction to an
observer at ground level. This definition shall exclude any portion
of a retaining wall which is below finished grade and which is
contiguous with the fence. Any portion of a base or posthole for
the fence, which does not retain earth, shall not be considered a
retaining wall but rather part of the fence.
FEE:
Please refer to City fee schedules.
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
1.A Critical Areas Determination, issued by the Planning Division (See Handout #P20)
2. Permit Application Form A
3.Plot Plan - Three (3) copies, scaled 1=20 (one (1) of the three (3) plot plans must be no
larger than 8 1/2 x 14) showing the following: (See Attachment A)
a)Property lines, existing structures within the property, proposed fence location and
height
b)Streams, drainage courses, fire hydrants, water meters, power poles
c)Adjacent streets, roads, alleys, access easements, driveways
d)Description of proposed fence (i.e., 6 foot cedar, chain link, etc.)
Revised 9/2010
SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS & REQUIREMENTS
STREET AND CORNER RESTRICTIONS
For site obstruction concerns, fence height shall normally be limited to three (3) feet within ten
(10) feet of any street or access easement, and within thirty (30) feet of any corner unless an
Exception
exception is approved. , if the City Traffic Engineer finds no sight or obstruction
hazard from the street or nearby property, fences of up to 6 feet in height may be approved.
NOTE: No fence or hedge may be constructed or maintained if it creates a sight or obstruction
hazard to the street or to nearby property. No deviation from code requirements shall be
permitted by the City Traffic Engineer without staff review of the following factors; traffic
visibility, sight hazards, private and public safety considerations, lot shape, location and
topography, location of adjacent public and private structures, including natural features such as
trees, shrubs and landscaping.
FENCES CONSTRUCTED ON RETAINING WALLS OR ROCKERIES
When a retaining wall or rockery (three feet in height or greater) is contiguous to, and below, a
proposed fence; fences may be constructed, for the purposes of safety, no greater than 4 feet
above the top of the retaining wall or rockery. (See Handout #B62 for retaining walls)
SWIMMING POOL FENCES
(See Handout #B75 for swimming pools)
The minimum height of single family residential swimming pool fences is 4 feet with openings
designed according to Appendix G of the International Residential Code.
Fences for public or commercial swimming pools are regulated by WAC 246-260-031.
(Washington State Dept. of Health).
CITY RIGHT OF WAY AND ENCROACHMENT PERMITS
Fences shall typically be located on private property. Private property lines may not be clear
when properties are located adjacent to undeveloped City streets (i.e., streets without sidewalks
on each side). The Citys Official Street Map indicates right-of-way areas that the City presides
over on every public street. The City may or may not be utilizing the entire width of right-of-way
on every street. Check the Official Street Map in the City Engineering Division to determine the
street right-of-way width, then field measure the actual street to determine the width of right-of-
way and extent of City property. Private fences may not be located within developed or
undeveloped City right-of-way unless the City Engineer approves a separate Encroachment
Permit. (See Handout #E26) For more information on locating property lines (See Handout
#B59.)
UTILITY EASEMENTS AND DRAINAGE COURSES OR WATERWAYS
Special restrictions and/or provisions may apply to fences and gates that are constructed over, or
adjacent to utility easements and/or drainage courses or waterways. Contact a City Engineering
Technician for more specific information.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD APPROVAL
Design approval is required for all commercial and multifamily fences, contact the Planning
Division for more information. (See Handout #P7)
Revised 9/2010
VARIANCE INFORMATION
(See Handout #P86)
A variance is required for any fence greater than 6 feet in height, contact the Planning Division
for specific information.
NOTE: Trellises or arbors can, under certain circumstances, be above 6 feet in height (see the
descriptions of these features, below).
DEFINITIONS
Fence:
A fence is a combination of materials, wood, metal, masonry or other material which
provides a visual and/or physical obstruction to an observer at ground level.
Trellis:
A trellis is a horizontal structure of open lattice work designed and intended to support
the growth of vines or other vegetation, or a horizontal decorative element composed of lattice
work which admits light and air through a predominantly open design. A trellis is defined to be a
fence or a part of a fence, and is therefore regulated according to the fence requirements
explained in this handout. Note that a trellis which has a horizontal element, which is more than
thirty-six (36) inches in width, measured perpendicular to the fence or trellis is considered to be
an arbor (see arbor definition below). Trellises are subject to the same height limits that apply to
fences, with the following exceptions:
A trellis up to two (2) additional feet in height to a maximum of eight (8) feet may be
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added as a decorative element to a fence so long as the combined length of the
trellis(es) constructed facing a property line do not exceed twenty five percent (25%)
of the total length of that property line.
A trellis up to two (2) additional feet in height to a maximum of eight (8) feet may be
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added as a decorative element to a fence facing a street, alley or access easement so
long as the trellis remains free of any plantings, vegetation or other visual obstruction.
Arbor:
An arbor is a separate free-standing or attached structure that has a lattice roof and lattice
walls, or a horizontal lattice work structure serving to roof a gate or entrance way. An arbor is
considered to be an accessory structure, and is regulated accordingly. A building permit is
required for an arbor, which exceeds 120 square feet when accessory to a Commercial or
Multifamily building, and which exceeds 200 square feet when accessory to a Single Family
(See Handout #B2
Residence for accessory structures). An arbor up to three (3) additional feet
in height to a nine (9) foot maximum may be constructed over a gate, walkway or entrance within
a required setback.
NOTE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS HANDOUT IS TO ASSIST THE PUBLIC IN COMPLYING WITH
DETAILED PERMIT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS. IT IS NOT A COMPLETE LIST OF PERMIT OR
CODE REQUIREMENTS AND SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR APPLICABLE LAWS AND
REGULATIONS. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER/DESIGN PROFESSIONAL TO REVIEW
THE SUBMITTAL FOR COMPLETENESS AND APPLICABILITY TO OTHER CODES. ONLY COMPLETE
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY FOR REVIEW.
Revised 9/2010
Revised 9/2010
Revised 9/2010
Revised 9/2010