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Chapter 15: General Development Requirements <br /> <br />Page 915-32 <br /> Parking and loading areas shall be graded and drained in conformance with the approved surface <br />water management plan. <br />(K) Bicycle Parking <br />Bicycle parking is required in order to encourage utilitarian riding. <br />(1) Secure bicycle locking hardware shall be provided near the building entrance but where it will <br />no cause conflicts with pedestrians; <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 />915.180 Porches, Decks, Patios and Balconies <br />(A) Features Less than 3 Feet Tall <br /> An uncovered porch, deck or patio not exceeding 1 feet in height is considered landscaping and <br />is not subject to setback or lot coverage requirements. <br />(B) Front Porches: A covered front porch or a covered front stoop, with a lateral enclosure of not <br />more than a balustrade, may encroach into the front yard by up to 6 feet. Porches shall not be <br />allowed to become enclosed by walls. <br />(C) Decks and balconies more than 1 feet above grade shall not extend over minimum side or rear <br />setback lines. However, encroachments into the front and rear yards setbacks are permitted as <br />follows: <br />(1) Front yard setback: An encroachment is permitted into the front yard setback equal to 10 <br />percent of the minimum front setback required for the underlying zoning district. <br />(2) Rear yard setback minimum: 30 feet. <br />915.190 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.