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Chapter 915: General Development Requirements <br /> <br /> Page 915-39 <br />(2) This requirement applies to retail buildings larger than 10,000 square feet, office or industrial <br />buildings larger than 20,000 square feet, convenience stores, and convenience food restaurants. <br />915.190 Porches, Decks and Patios <br />(A) Porches <br />Any porch edge that does not abut the principal structure must be designed to transmit air <br />through openings or screens that comprise at least 80 percent of each vertical plane. <br />(B) Patios <br />A patio is considered landscaping and not subject to setback or lot coverage requirements. <br />(C) Structures Less than 1 Foot Tall <br /> An uncovered porch, deck or patio not exceeding 1 foot in height is considered landscaping and <br />is not subject to setback or lot coverage requirements. <br />915.200 Relocating Houses or Other Structures <br />(A) The dwelling in its proposed location must be judged to be compatible with other adjacent <br />dwellings in terms of height and size. <br />(B) The architectural features of the dwelling and any accessory structures must be judged to be <br />compatible with the architectural style and features of adjacent and nearby buildings. <br />(C) Such features as porches, dormers, pillars and columns, window style, entrance location, and roof <br />pitch and style shall be considered when determining the appropriateness of the dwelling and any <br />accessory structure. This subsection is not intended to apply strict architectural standards; rather, <br />that the dwelling being moved or relocated must be compatible with the neighborhood as <br />interpreted by the Planning Director. <br />(D) Garages and other accessory structures, whether attached or detached, shall be located in a <br />manner similar to those on adjacent and nearby properties. <br />(E) A site plan with a lot survey shall be submitted showing the final grading elevations for the <br />proposed parcel. The on-site grading improvements and utility service extensions shall be <br />completed prior to placing the building on the lot. <br />(F) A Structure Moving Permit must first be acquired from the City. <br />(G) The structure to be moved must be either a Permitted or a Conditional Use in the relevant zoning <br />district. If a Conditional Use Permit is required, the appropriate application must be made to the <br />City. <br />(H) All required improvements and Building Code requirements shall be met before an occupancy <br />permit is granted.