§ 20.56.031. Alteration and expansion of nonconforming, residential structures.

1.

Alteration of a nonconforming residence is permitted within the existing building footprint, which includes attached decks, porches, or patios.

2.

No expansion of or vertical addition to the nonconforming portion of the structure is permitted.

3.

If only a portion of the structure is nonconforming (e.g., lies within a required setback), expansion of the conforming portion of the structure is permitted provided the expansion does not extend into the nonconforming setback or direction.

4.

Enclosing existing, nonconforming decks, porches, or patios for use as livable space is not permitted, unless the deck, porch, or patio is already covered by an existing, permanent roof structure as determined by the approval authority.

5.

Total replacement of a nonconforming structure or nonconforming portion of a structure is not permitted (unless provided for under Sections 20.56.040, 20.56.050, or 20.56.070), except by administrative variance, and then only within the existing building footprint.

6.

Measures will be taken, if necessary, to protect the neighborhood from detrimental land use effects that might result from the alteration of the nonconforming residence.

(Ord. 12463 § 23, 2001)