HomeMy WebLinkAbout08132009 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 BSC agrees
grade space" basement in the IRC
Size limit No limit Under footprint of house
only
Counts as framed area No Yes, if use and size limit
changes over 200 Sq.
Ft.
Counts as a story No Defer to the IRC
Height limit None None
Plumbing fixtures Allowed per plumbing Depends on if use
(does not apply to code requirements changes
lines)
Use restriction None Storage or mechanical
equipment only if
greater than 200 Sq. Ft.
Number of emergency Defer to the IRC Defer to the IRC
egress paths (EEP's)
EEP directly to Defer to the IRC Defer to the IRC
outdoors
Indoor swimming pool Not in ZPC purview No
in below grade space
Excavation limits No projection or Refer to staff - depth of
(ratio of distance from encroachment into the excavation will be
property line to depth regulated yards equal to the distance
of hole) (setbacks) allowed at from the property line;
any time during 45 degrees depth
construction or at
finished pr duct.
Location in "footprint" No encroachment into Under footprint of house
of principal building any regulated yards only
(below other building (setbacks): 3/7
space) alternated side yard
setback (narrow lots)
will not be allowed with
basement construction.