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/ CITY OF D.2 <br /> EST.1906 <br /> Memorandum <br /> To: Hugo Planning Commission <br /> From: Rachel Juba, Community Development Director <br /> Date: July 22, 2024, for the Planning Commission Meeting of July 25, 2024 <br /> Re: Public Hearing—Text Amendment— Exceptions to Yard Regulations Related to Window <br /> Wells/Egress Windows <br /> 1. BACKGROUND: <br /> Hugo City Code allows for lot line setback exceptions for several typical house features such as <br /> window wells/egress windows, decks, porches, and air conditioners. In reviewing this section of <br /> the code we have found that the allowance for a window wells/egress windows in the side yard <br /> to encroach 2 feet into the setback requirement does not meet building code. Building code <br /> requires a window well/egress window to have an opening of at least 3 feet. This issue has <br /> come up in a few building permits over the last year. <br /> 2. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: <br /> Staff recommends the zoning code text amendment to align with the building code. <br /> Staff recommends the Planning Commission hold the public hearing and take all comments. <br /> Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the text amendment for exceptions <br /> to yard regulations related to window wells/egress windows. <br /> Attachments: <br /> 1. Red-lined Text Amendment <br /> 2. Ordinance <br />