/Metadata 3 0 R The permit exemption shall not otherwise exempt the construction or alteration from the substantive standards of the codes enumerated in RCW 19.27. . Certain street or sidewalk improvements, such as rockeries and retaining walls required to accommodate the improvement, can be placed in a required setback if no feasible alternative exists. 21 A06. /Font Planning beforehand can help you avoid common mistakes. Retaining walls shall be designed to resist the lateral action of soil to produce sliding and overturning with a minimum safety factor of 1.5 in each case. However, in most cases a more urban alternative, such as a street wall, will replace the landscaping requirement. eCityGov Alliance | PO Box 90012 | Bellevue, WA 98009-9012 /C0_0 53 0 R You don't need a construction permit if you meet all of the following three conditions: The rockery or retaining wall will be 4 feet or lower in height as measured from the bottom of the footing (even if under grade) and the top of the wall The wall is not located in an environmentally critical area (ECA) or near an ECA AIR-FREEZING INDEX FOR U.S. Critical Areas Overlay District setback requirements can be modified, waived, or adjusted subject to specific criteria. Landscapers, contractors, and DIY homeowners who wish to add a hardscape retaining wall to their property will find all the necessary building supplies and materials at Rock Products, Inc. Retaining walls can also help manage water runoff by slowing the flow of rainwater. It is set back at least five feetfrom the front property line, If located downhill from the street, its height does not exceed 15 feetabove street level if it has a pitched roof or nine feetabove street level if it has a flat roof, If located downhill from the street, the structure and its driveway must be designed to minimize slope disturbance, It complies with sight obstruction requirements of, It complies with the performance standards of. For retaining walls or rockeries, provide callouts for both the top and bottom of wall elevations. /Group This mailbox is monitored during business hours. . 2011-01-28T08:42:59-08:00 conflation, << You cannot build a rockery or retaining wall of any height in an ECA unless you meet very specific requirements or obtain an. /K false /Rotate 0 >> Maximum setbacks are established for many locations in the Downtown, including: Yes. /Contents 25 0 R A retaining wall is a structure designed to support soil at a steeper angle than the soil could stand on its own; it may or may not be attached to a building. In most cases, buildings may not be built over utility easements (e.g., power, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, telecommunications) without written approval from the associated utility. Before embarking on any home improvement project, its wise to familiarize yourself with your countys codes. [|MXKrmH< j'E;pWI8_t 5^h!p(qvE@)xD~B!c-`# IXg4'^. Rockeries and retaining walls dont contribute toward your lot coverage limit. /Parent 2 0 R /Im0 17 0 R Call us at (206) 684-8850Applicant Services Center HoursM, W, F: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.T, Th: 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Most services are now available online through our Applicant Services Center. If you build within the right-of-way, you must follow additional requirements. >> Upon receipt of a complaint, Code Enforcement will gather basic property information and assign a case number to the complaint. Finally, the upper level setback requirement for the Downtown Core Design District described above can also be waived through design review if: (a) the setback is not feasible due to site constrains, such as a small or irregularly shaped lot, or (b) the modification is necessary to achieve design elements encouraged by the Land Use Code, and the modification does not interfere with preserving view corridors. C5YKI%h kp1nI& E/siF?97 #^b0/XW._tz|7ZbVLpZ^U'pSm*;4(44 See LUC 20.25C. /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageB] Accessible Parking Spaces 10. Here, Rock Products, Inc. discusses the various uses of hardscape walls in backyards and things you should take into consideration as you design your outdoor oasis. Hitting a gas line or puncturing an electric cable is a safety hazard and can lead to injuries, as well as property damage. /Type /Page See. Painting, papering and similar finish work. If the property contains critical areas, additional buffers and setbacks apply and are measured from the critical area edge. Properties in a Shoreline Overlay District have additional requirements for structures located near Lake Washington, Lake Sammamish, Lower Kelsey Creek, and Phantom Lake. Many King County services are continually adapting because of the COVID-19 pandemic. /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageB] /MediaBox [0 0 613.44 792.96] /Type /OutputIntent >> . Portable cooling units. /Im0 30 0 R For properties in unincorporated King County (like Mirrormont) contact the King County Department of Permitting and Environmental Review. The building does not intrude into a setback required by, Accessory structures can be placed within 5 feetof the rear property line. /T1_3 36 0 R You need a side sewer permit if you plan to install drainage behind your wall and connect it to a side sewer. SDCI issues land use, construction, and trade permits, conducts construction and housing-related inspections, ensures compliance with our codes, and regulates rental rules. >> (Ord. This report was generated on 5/2/2023 1:04:09 AM, Links to external sites do not constitute endorsements by King County. << Basic Stairs 02. Structures housing animals have special setback requirements. Handrails 03. Churches, institutions, clubs, community recreation buildings, and elementary and secondary schools in a residential district must provide side- and rear-yard setbacks of 50 feeteach. Postal_Code: 98104 Country: US Contact_Voice_Telephone: 206-477-3519 /T1_3 57 0 R /K false The following tip sheets reflect the 2018 Washington State Building Codes: The following tip sheets reflect the 2015 Washington State Building Codes: The following tip sheets reflect the 2012 Washington State Building Codes: Privacy and Security | Site Admin/Government Login Photo-Voltaic Solar Panels-Roof Mounted, 2015 Residential Energy Code Prescriptive Checklist, Seismic Retrofit for Your Home and Retrofit Standard Plans, 00. STATE: AIR-FREEZING INDEX . /C0_0 32 0 R >> then the tree can be removed without a clearing permit as it is exempt per King County Code chapter 16.82. /Kids [5 0 R 6 0 R 7 0 R 8 0 R 9 0 R 10 0 R 11 0 R] - Spatial reference: WA State Plane NorthFGDC Documentation: Classic or FAQOpen Data Availability: Not AvailablePlace Keywords: Pacific NW, >> /C0_0 26 0 R /T1_3 50 0 R /Parent 2 0 R stream Retaining walls. /Info (sRGB IEC 61966-2.1) /CS /DeviceRGB Maintained by: King County Dept of Transportation - Road Services DivisionPrimary: rdsgisgrp@kingcounty.gov, Roads GIS, Emergency Management - Landslides & Earthquakes, Small Business & Cultural Space Permit Facilitation, 2021 Seattle Code Adoption - Get Involved, 2021 Seattle Code Adoption - Project Documents, Affordable Housing Design Review Amendments - What & Why, Affordable Housing Design Review Amendments - Get Involved, Affordable Housing Design Review Amendments - Project Documents, Floodplain Development Regulations Update - What & Why, Floodplain Development Regulations Update - 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Variances must satisfy very specific criteria. 3 . If the tree is a "hazard" meaning it has disease, structural . 5 0 obj % PdfSharp.Pdf.PdfPage /Contents 12 0 R For instance, retaining walls that will primarily serve a functional purpose require stronger, longer-lasting materials. Any element that increases the floor area, such as a cantilevered closet or bay window that extends to the floor, is not an minor building element. 748 0 obj <>stream See. /K false Along Main Street, in Old Bellevue (DNTN- OB), the front-yard setback for residential or nonresidential use is always 0 feet; it may not be increased. 1 0 obj % PdfSharp.Pdf.Advanced.PdfCatalog endobj Single-family residences that are installing composition roofing over composition roofing do not require a permit (a total of two layers maximum). Xerox 4112 /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageB] See the. /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageB] This setback requirement applies to all floors above 40 feet. The City of Issaquah administers permits for properties that reside in its limits. Located in West Deptford, New Jersey, it has been our privilege to provide residents throughout NJ with quality products and services since 1995. /K false These hardscape stone walls are often used to deliver extra support and prevent soil from moving downhill where theres a steep change in a propertys elevation. ICC Digital Codes is the largest provider of model codes, custom codes and standards used worldwide to construct safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient structures. Retaining walls and rockeries 30 inches or taller and heat pumps are not minor building elements. /CropBox [0.72 0.48 612.72 792.48] Required fields are marked *. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of a single family home and Group U Occupancies when not projecting more than 54 inches. /T1_2 35 0 R /DestOutputProfile 70 0 R The rear property line is the one most opposite the front property line. Instead, design shall be based on 0.7 times nominal earthquake loads, 1.0 times other nominal loads, and investigation with one or more of the variable loads set to . Building permits shall be required for all retaining walls with a surcharge. /C0_0 13 0 R The minor building elementmay not be used to extend the enclosed building floor area into the setback, except that chimneys and bay windows may extend to the finished grade if they protrude no more than 18 inchesinto the setback. A hardscape retaining wall can be an excellent way to enhance outdoor appeal or act as an effective solution to improve function. /K false 726 0 obj <>/Encrypt 712 0 R/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<8C3D96649B88C2479DDF395C7723D88A>]/Index[711 38]/Info 710 0 R/Length 91/Prev 497414/Root 713 0 R/Size 749/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream See LUC 20.25H. c*x~]nvTR,%$s ) 8ULzxK!P71l$yE|4Ez mJ'Sh&d wLm%lPS?8'3]`me BB9[A ABGn]3~\ uB _(jA A6XKns *Y 2:JQ$v1J !E4o7yl7. If the minor building element is 30 inches or greater above grade, it can extend into the setback a maximum of 20 percent of the required setback or 18 inches, whichever is greater. /Contents 18 0 R We offer limited access to our offices for scheduled public meetings. << /Pages 2 0 R /Type /Catalog 'gh1QG /I false Initial contact with a suspected violator generally occurs within 30 days of receiving a complaint, although environmental hazards and other high priority . /RegistryName (http://www.color.org) The site rises steeply from the street and compliance with the front setback would place the garage or carport eightfeetor more above street grade, and there is no reasonable way to provide a driveway up to the residence, or. . Contact the Permit Center if you are not sure. Past Excavation, Filled Areas or Cleared Areas - Indicate depth of cut/fill. 1405.5Wood veneers. Retaining walls that are not over four feet in height, measured . /Font | ADA/Title VI Notices | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Site Map, Bellevue City Code 14.60 (Transportation Code, Design Guidelines Bldg/Sidewalk Relationships, Setback intrusion by minor structural element (porch), Building footprint Existing single-family residence. Call the. /CS /DeviceRGB Rockery and retaining wall drawings commonly require a professional stamp (indicating they were designed by an architect or engineer). << mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit. %PDF-1.7 % You may also need a grading permitdepending on the amount of soil you plan to move or the area you plan to disturb. SDCI is committed to an antiracist workplace and to addressing racism through our work in the community. Mailing Address: Contact us today at Rock Products, Inc. to learn more about hardscape retaining walls and our other offerings to see the kinds of upgrades you can make to create your dream backyard. Once the landscape feature is complete, it may become a popular place to gather, depending on its location in your backyard. R404.4. 01. Except for eaves, the combined length of all minor building elements on any building faade thatextend into the setback may not exceed 25 percentof that faade length. transportation, endstream endobj 712 0 obj <>>>/Filter/Standard/Length 128/O(Vuvvkyaq*z~n)/P -1324/R 4/StmF/StdCF/StrF/StdCF/U(5^m*U`wa )/V 4>> endobj 713 0 obj <>/Metadata 55 0 R/OpenAction 714 0 R/PageLayout/OneColumn/PageMode/UseThumbs/Pages 709 0 R/StructTreeRoot 102 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences 727 0 R>> endobj 714 0 obj <> endobj 715 0 obj <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 709 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 716 0 obj <>stream Please contact the Permit Center at 425-837-3100 if you are not sure. endobj Residential Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms 05. Foreground landscaping and attached vegetative screening shall be required for retaining walls and retaining wall systems if: (1) The wall or wall system exceeds 20 feet in height and the base of the wall system is closer than 100 feet to the edge of the road surface of a public or private street. Any building with clay tile or concrete tile roofs. << Areas necessary for reasonable access to the building are exempt. /CS /DeviceRGB Typically, your property line is several feet from the road improvements. /T1_4 37 0 R /Rotate 0 10 0 obj % PdfSharp.Pdf.PdfPage /Font << 711 0 obj <> endobj In October, the Department issued a stop work order related to remodeling and an . /XObject /Group Garage Separation 07. 1211 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KING COUNTY: 13 II /Type /Page The guidelines and construction tip sheets on this page are the result of a deep collaboration between the MyBuildingPermit jurisdictions. /CropBox [0 0 612 792] The rear and side setbacks are measured from the property line. As you begin plotting your new retaining wall build, things to be mindful of include: Why do you want to add a hardscape retaining wall to your backyard? (a) Sight Triangle. The city has many different land use districts, so it's important that you know your district when investigating setback requirements. (How to e-mail a County contact)Secondary: KCGIS Center; giscenter@kingcounty.gov. << "eQ[%2-)IhoV68 G?btRy34-C ?vo;i3#8Np b`y& t`pd9D)I{]Vd}{| 6P&\C9{v+`wHA@A@0s& y(61z6iSJhiq The Department opened a code enforcement case ENFR18-0501. /Contents 39 0 R /Rotate 0 In June 2018, the Department issued a stop work order related to grading. Commercial buildings receiving a type of roof covering of a different class rating from the existing roof. It may not display this or other websites correctly. << See LUC 20.30H. % File size: 264140 bytes If the surcharge does not act on the retaining wall then a apparently a permit is not required under the IRC and IBC. -V5.oQ%@]"vy\ zz\jw? _|>|S/K?Z2n7+`Lk|/g@p z o[E5N7x Fire Protection of Horizontal Venting, 24. You may not have a 5 footside-yard setback abutting any of these access routes. >> Also, in the DNTN-OLB district, the director of DSD may approve an intrusion into the 20 feetfront- yard setback from the east side of 112th Ave NE to permit pedestrian-oriented frontage retail uses. Permit Needed/Not Needed - COMING SOON, 22. /T1_1 28 0 R /Parent 2 0 R %-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Walls that are too big can overpower a yard, while walls that are too small can look out of place. >> Street trees, if required to be planted on the property side of the sidewalk due to existing utility locations, will add 4 feetto the required front- yard setback. /Type /Pages hbbd```b``N%`fI CDZQ{@Jdy bHI&@>&Fi@g`x` T 2011-01-28T08:42:59-08:00 /Subtype /XML << When a front-yard setback is required from an easement located on a property, the setback is measured from the interior edge of the easement. The load combinations of Section 1605 shall not apply to this requirement. /T1_2 29 0 R Digital products may not be reproduced or redistributed in any form or by any means without the express written authorization of King County. Non-fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height. This requirement may be modified by the director of Development Services Department (DSD) if the applicant demonstrates that the resulting design will be more consistent with applicable design review criteria and if the building design, with the modification, will create sufficient spacing between towers to encourage a feeling of an open and airy Downtown. The Code Enforcement Section investigates complaints regarding violations of King County Codes (KCC) related to zoning, building, property maintenance, shorelines and critical areas in unincorporated King County as outlined in KCC Title 23.. Existing and Proposed Contours - Show existing and proposed contours at 2-foot intervals. >> If property is developed as a Planned Unit Development, setback flexibility can be proposed and approved. 21A06; 9 Ordinance 10870, Section 354 and K.C.C. Nathan Torgelson, Director Similarly, each building faade in the Downtown Core Design District facing NE 4th, NE 8thand 104th NE must provide an upper level set back of 20 feetor more at a height between 25 feet and 40 feetabove average finished grade. To request an interpretation, please use the Code Interpretation Request form . Seattle, WA 98104, Find certified small business contractors and suppliers, Title 4A Revenue and Financial Regulation, Title 6 Business Licenses and Regulations, Title 16 Building and Construction Standards, Title 18 Environmental Sustainability Program, Title 24 Housing and Community Development, Title 26 Agricultural and Open Space Lands, https://aqua.kingcounty.gov/council/clerk/code/19_Title_16.htm. If you have easements on your property, you should research them to see what allowances and restrictions apply. 6 at 001. See LUC 20.30D. The intrusion is limited to 30 percentof the required front-yard setback area. /Resources For more information on critical areas buffers and setbacks LUC 20.25H. >> The front property line is the one which abuts a street right-of-way(s), access easement, or private road from which the lot is addressed or gains primary access. /Resources If your rockery or retaining wall does not require a professional stamp, you can prepare the drawings yourself or hire a professional. RoadsGIS, << LHk5I8I#;*^QI& Land Use Code (LUC) 20.25A.020 is the first code section to check. Basically if the retaining wall is further away from the structure than the foundation extends into the soil you don't really have to worry about it. 9 0 obj % PdfSharp.Pdf.PdfPage Adobe Acrobat 9.4 Paper Capture Plug-in (Ord. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] /T1_0 33 0 R A Shoreline Variance can be requested from setbacks of the Shoreline Overlay District. Ultimately, its most basic function is fighting back against gravity. Your property line is coincident with the edge of the right of way or tract. Depending on the number and complexity of code compliance cases we're working on, it may take us longer to respond to new complaints. However, alley and access easements crossing a property may require special setbacks from the center of the alley or edge of an access easement. Commercial buildings receiving a type of roof covering heavier than the existing system. In the DNTN-OLB district, the maximum front or rear setback from 112th Ave NE is 30 feet, unless otherwise approved by the director of Development Servicesto permit a drop-off lane. finished floor elevation. Plans for structures such as bridges, vaults, and retaining walls require a separate review and approval by DDES prior to construction (KCC 16.04. >> /T1_1 48 0 R For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Decks, platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade at any point within five horizontal feet, and not over any basement or story below. If less than 30 inchesabove finished grade, the minor building elementmay extend anywhere into the setback. endstream endobj startxref /Im0 51 0 R 700 5th Ave, Suite 2000, Seattle, WA, 98104 Section R404 of the residential building code requires retaining walls that retain more than 48 inches of unbalanced soil or retaining walls exceeding 24 inches in height that retain additional loads in addition to the . The Perimeter Design District, as mentioned above, has special setback requirements. Commercial buildings receiving new covering over the existing system. 0 Finally, retaining walls can also provide extra seating in an outdoor space. SECTION R404 FOUNDATION AND RETAINING WALLS.