23.86.014

A. Structure width is measured as follows: 1. Draw the smallest rectangle that encloses the principal structure. 2. Structure width is the length of the side of that rectangle most closely parallel to the front lot line (Exhibit A for 23.86.014 ). Exhibit A for 23.86.014 : Structure Width B. Portions of a structure considered part of the principal structure for the purpose of measuring structure width are as follows: 1. Carports and garages attached to the principal structure, unless they are attached by a structural feature not counted in structure width under subsection 23.86.014.C; 2. Accessory structures, other than carports and garages, that are not listed in subsection 23.86.014.C, if they are less than 3 feet from the principal structure at any point; 3. Exterior corridors, hallways, and open, above-grade walkways; 4. Enclosed porches, decks, balconies and other enclosed projections; and 5. Projecting segments of a facade unless they are not counted in structure width in subsection 23.86.014.C. C. Portions of a structure that are not considered part of the principal structure for the purpose of measuring structure width are as follows: 1. The first 4 feet of cornices, eaves, gutters, roofs, and other forms of weather protection that project from an exterior wall; 2. The first 18 inches of chimneys that project from an exterior wall; 3. Attached solar greenhouses meeting minimum energy standards administered by the Director; 4. The first 4 feet of unenclosed decks, balconies, and porches, unless located on the roof of an attached garage or carport included in structure width in subsection 23.86.014.B.1; 5. Arbors, trellises, and similar features; 6. Detached accessory structures used exclusively for bike parking, even when they are less than 3 feet from the principal structure at any point; and 7. In LR zones, portions of a structure that are exempt from FAR limits pursuant to subsection 23.45.510.D.5. (Ord. 126682 , § 13, 2022; Ord. 125791 , § 113, 2019; Ord. 123495, § 97, 2011; Ord. 118414, § 61, 1996; Ord. 114887, § 10, 1989; Ord. 111390, § 51, 1983; Ord. 110793, § 73, 1982; Ord. 110570, § 23, 1982.)