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•J'UL-CO-GYJCJJ 1CJ••-IJ v 1 1 1 .�. ++- +.+� •••v �•"• •`"•• __ __ _ ___ - - _ , <br /> City of Blaine <br /> Building Inspection Department Policy Guide <br /> Category: V: Land use zoxiiiig issues Date: 6/05/03 <br /> Code/Ordinance Section: 33:12 Policy Guide: Staff <br /> Subject: Egress window well encroachments into side yard setbacks. <br /> Background: <br /> There have been occasions, due to construction or design constraints; it has been necessary to <br /> locate basement egress windows on the side yard wall side of homes. This in turn requires the <br /> adjacent window well for the egress window to possibly encroach into a required side yard <br /> setback. The question arises is this allowed. <br /> Policy: <br /> Window wells are required by the State Building Code as an egress avenue. They are <br /> typically an at grade construction. They are not required to have guardrails above grade. <br /> Due to the inherent safety concerns involved the City of Blaine will allow egress window <br /> wells in side yard setbacks that comply with the following conditions: <br /> 1. They meet all the requirements of the MN State Building Code. <br /> 2. The clear width opening does not project more than 3'6"from the main structure <br /> into the side yard setback <br /> Duration: Review in 3 years of indefinite <br /> Building Official Approval <br /> TOTAL P.02 <br />