HomeMy WebLinkAbout07092009 ZPC Agenda Item 4
Regulation of
basements and other
"below-grade spaces"
7-09-09 ZPC Position forward to BSC
Issue ZPC Consensus BSC Consensus
Definition of "below Defer to definition of
grade space" basement in the IRC
Size limit No limit
Counts as framed area No
Counts as a story No
Height limit None
Plumbing fixtures Allowed per plumbing
(does not apply to code requirements
lines)
Use restriction None
Number of emergency Defer to the IRC
egress paths (EEP's)
EEP directly to Defer to the IRC
outdoors
Indoor swimming pool Not in ZPC purview
in below grade space
Excavation limits No projection or
(ratio of distance from encroachment into
property line to depth regulated yards
of hole) (setbacks) allowed at
any time during
construction or at
finished pr duct.
Location in "footprint" No encroachment into
of principal building any regulated yards
(below other building (setbacks): 3/7
space) alternated side yard
setback (narrow lots)
will not be allowed with
basement construction.
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Proposed amendments for below grade structures 7-9-09
Amend Table 7-6 as follows:
Sidewalks, patios, No
porches/platforms/decks, limit, The area counts as open
retaining walls, driveways, except area but not as pervious area
Ground level and parking areas and similar that unless the material is
underground structures not higher than decks No No No completely pervious to
items. See rote 1 -5 six inches; all underground may limit limit limit water. The area beneath a
fi)r below grade structures, including not deck may count as pervious
struclures, basements and other below project area if rain is allowed to
grade structures . See also more pass through the deck. See
Table 7-3 regarding than Table 7-3.
pervious pavement. 120"