§ 17.94.130. Lot coverage exemptions.

The following shall be exempt from the maximum lot coverage requirements of any zone:

A.

Sidewalks, driveways, and uncovered off-street parking spaces.

B.

The first 30 inches of eaves.

C.

Uncovered swimming pools and hot tubs.

D.

Uncovered, unenclosed decks and platforms not more than 30 inches above grade.

E.

Systems that allow the infiltration of stormwater into the underlying soils, such as permeable pavement and bioretention facilities, are not counted against lot coverage calculations.

F.

A professional engineer licensed in the State of Washington is required to perform infiltration assessment for sites which add 5,000 square feet or more of new or replaced hard surface area.

All applicants seeking exemptions under this section are required to participate in a pre-application project review meeting with City staff.

(Ord. 3572 § 23, 12/20/2016; Ord. 3343 § 9, 1/1/2009; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2668 § 10 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2488 § 1 (part), 5/27/1988; Ord. 2238 § 14, 1/3/1983; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)