/CS /DeviceRGB Land Use Code (LUC) 20.25A.020 is the first code section to check. 1 0 obj % PdfSharp.Pdf.Advanced.PdfCatalog 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. P.O. Any Retaining Wall installed within the County right of way will not be permitted and will be required to be removed. See LUC 20.25C. /Parent 2 0 R << /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageB] /Resources /Font Residential Solar Systems - COMING SOON. /K false endobj Retaining walls can also help manage water runoff by slowing the flow of rainwater. /K false For instance, retaining walls that will primarily serve a functional purpose require stronger, longer-lasting materials. For example, Notes (4) and (15) establish maximum front-yard setbacks of 0 feetfor most arterial street frontages. 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. /Rotate 0 Maintained by: King County Dept of Transportation - Road Services DivisionPrimary: rdsgisgrp@kingcounty.gov, Roads GIS, SECTION R404 FOUNDATION AND RETAINING WALLS. << stream 700 5th Ave, Suite 2000, Seattle, WA, 98104 hbbd```b``N%`fI CDZQ{@Jdy bHI&@>&Fi@g`x` T Marquees or awnings that comply with the requirements of LUC 20.25A.030.C (FAR Amenity Incentive System) may extend over the public right of way if approved by the director of the Transportation Department and the DSD director, as long as that extension does not conflict with any other city code, such as the Sign Code (Bellevue City Code 22B.10) or the building code (currently chapter 32 of the Uniform Building Code). ICC Digital Codes is the largest provider of model codes, custom codes and standards used worldwide to construct safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient structures. %-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. See. 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. 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. For properties in unincorporated King County (like Mirrormont) . )6\}8^<=VaBWp1k5&i:U|"F:@fUZLb)~TH;eL|(Y/rmM 58]/';rn{?$w:^MJ\0w8s|;*[Tu{3Oq6VNib}q6Y[o^sDp6N;Ea . 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. 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. /rIM P&. Existing and Proposed Contours - Show existing and proposed contours at 2-foot intervals. /Type /OutputIntent << /Info (sRGB IEC 61966-2.1) Deck Tip Sheet 06. /CS /DeviceRGB >> Maximum setbacks are established for many locations in the Downtown, including: Yes. Setback requirements for all districts outside of the Downtown are found in LUC 20.20.010. If your property is in the Perimeter Design District (PDD), which is a district that overlays some of the Downtown properties, additional setbacks may apply. 4 0 obj % PdfSharp.Pdf.PdfDictionary %-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Guards 04. . >> %-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Non-fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height. Planning beforehand can help you avoid common mistakes. /C0_0 32 0 R For example, if you are building a wall at the property line, the potential for damage may exist and you need a construction permit. Retaining walls can serve various purposes for a backyard. (Ord. %-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- }O=&Av(A"]u .Q\3F#2)[ %^?hgmi9ymQ:),% s? r{y]_`MKMa;)1.h~HRyL( The City of Issaquah administers permits for properties that reside in its limits. 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. Typically, your property line is several feet from the road improvements. SECTION R405 FOUNDATION DRAINAGE. /T1_2 43 0 R LHk5I8I#;*^QI& 3. /Type /Page 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. Residential Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings, 11. comply with King County Health Department requirements. The city has many different land use districts, so it's important that you know your district when investigating setback requirements. << >> << Retaining walls that are not over four feet in height, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or III-A liquids or requiring more than 30 cubic feet of excavation and fill in order to construct the wall. Retaining walls and rockeries 30 inchesor taller and heat pumps are not minor building elements. /MediaBox [0 0 615.12 794.16] Digital products may not be reproduced or redistributed in any form or by any means without the express written authorization of King County. King County GIS Center King Street Center 201 S. Jackson St. Suite 706 Seattle, WA 98104 giscenter@kingcounty.gov + 47.59909 N - 122.33136 W + 47 35' 56.72" 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 instance, retaining walls that will primarily serve a functional purpose require stronger, longer-lasting materials. 2 0 obj % PdfSharp.Pdf.PdfPages /Length 3107 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 finished floor elevation. >> % Creation time: 0.012 seconds /CropBox [0 0 612 792] You are using an out of date browser. Talk to a land use planner to confirm your zone and associated setbacks or use the public mapping tools available. Typically soil surcharge runs along at a 45 if you look at the foundation from a section view. C5YKI%h kp1nI& E/siF?97 #^b0/XW._tz|7ZbVLpZ^U'pSm*;4(44 >> endobj /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] >> A building permit is required when making any modifications to a deck that is more than 30 inches above grade (measured to the lowest point within six feet of the deck). Codes & laws Courts Emergencies Environment Health Home & property Jails Jobs & training Licenses, permits & records Parks & recreation Police & safety Public Data Recycling & garbage Rural services Social services Transportation & roads Voting & elections Volunteer About King County Contact us Elected officials Equity & social justice IRC and International Mechanical Code (Commercial & All Residential) Permits shall not be required for the following: 1. Areas necessary for reasonable access to the building are exempt. The site drops steeply from the street and there is no reasonable way to provide a driveway of less than 15 percentgrade down to the residence. ' d`we.nVu=\ 9+T$'H !O5fI ,2r`O%@U0y5. In most cases, from the property lines. See LUC 20.25E. To request an interpretation, please use the Code Interpretation Request form . Fences in residential zones (UR, RA-5, . 11 0 obj % PdfSharp.Pdf.PdfPage /Resources %-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Portable cooling units. /Im0 51 0 R /XObject /C0_0 53 0 R /T1_1 55 0 R 16.10 KING COUNTY BUILDING SECURITY CODE 16.12 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 16.14 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 16.32 KING COUNTY PLUMBING CODE 16.78 ORNAMENTAL POOLS 16.82 CLEARING AND GRADING (Formerly GRADING) uuid:2d345735-7ff2-e94f-8396-a6ad1226e153 >> >> % Creation date: 3/4/2014 12:02:32 PM For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Many states and localities require permits and you may be asked to submit building plans before you can begin constructing your retaining wall. 2 (Exh. . >> << /Group >> King County, Department of Local Services, Permitting Division will render a formal interpretation of a development regulation upon request (see Chapter 2.100 of the King County Code). << Use: King County data are made available with the understanding that they shall be used exclusively by the obtainer or his/her authorized agents. WA, Hitting a gas line or puncturing an electric cable is a safety hazard and can lead to injuries, as well as property damage. That adds to a sense of activity and intensity and fosters an interactive relationship between the pedestrian on the sidewalk and the commercial activities within the building. << You may not have a 5 footside-yard setback abutting any of these access routes. /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageB] A plan submission to the county is required for the construction of a new window well. 6 at 001. /Parent 2 0 R Postal_Code: 98104 Country: US Contact_Voice_Telephone: 206-477-3519 Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1.2 m) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or . Commercial buildings receiving a type of roof covering heavier than the existing system. << << Most improvements on a residential or commercial lot require a permit. endobj 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. transportation, If you have easements on your property, you should research them to see what allowances and restrictions apply. A Shoreline Variance can be requested from setbacks of the Shoreline Overlay District. << Layer name: RETAININGWALLSubject category: transportationTitle: Retaining Wall maintained by King County Roads DivisionFeature Count: 561Feature Type: LineAbstract: Retaining walls are structures designed to restrain soil to unnatural slopes. See LUC 20.25H. However, alley and access easements crossing a property may require special setbacks from the center of the alley or edge of an access easement. Rockeries and retaining walls dont contribute toward your lot coverage limit. Complaints are then routed to a specific CEO for investigation. /C0_0 13 0 R /Im0 38 0 R 2. See LUC 20.25A.090.D.6 for a list of the affected streets. SDCI is committed to an antiracist workplace and to addressing racism through our work in the community. 21A12; Ordinance 0 i 10870, Section 382 and K. C. C. 21 A14, as amended; and II/adding new section~ to K.c.c. >> Walls that are too big can overpower a yard, while walls that are too small can look out of place. >> Box 34019, Seattle, WA, 98124-4019 each direction 6" max. Phone: (206) 684-8600 /S /Transparency /Type /Metadata /T1_2 22 0 R Moveable cases, counters and partitions not over five feet, nine inches in height. 10 0 obj % PdfSharp.Pdf.PdfPage /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageB] /XObject That depends on the land use district where the property is located and whether the setback is along a front, rear, or side property line. B), 2019) 14.52.020 Safety. /OutputIntents [4 0 R] Nathan Torgelson, Director Fire Protection of Horizontal Venting, 24. Under certain circumstances they can extend all the way to the rear or side property line. Purpose matters because it can impact the materials needed for the build. Of the two remaining property lines, one is considered a rear (the one most distant from a front) and the other, a side. /I false /Kids [5 0 R 6 0 R 7 0 R 8 0 R 9 0 R 10 0 R 11 0 R] /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageB] 12 0 obj % PdfSharp.Pdf.PdfDictionary The load combinations of Section 1605 shall not apply to this requirement. All buildings within the setback area must be devoted to pedestrian-oriented uses and meet applicable design criteria for such uses. Once the landscape feature is complete, it may become a popular place to gather, depending on its location in your backyard. /T1_2 56 0 R %-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- . << The eCityGov Alliance has prepared a tipsheet for single family properties with frequent questions about whether a permit is required or not. /Contents 25 0 R (Ord. and (3)(5) construction of a retaining wall; it provided updated compliance steps for these original items, but it . For retaining walls or rockeries, provide callouts for both the top and bottom of wall elevations. 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. Fences not over 6 feet in height (other fence regulations may apply). /Contents 39 0 R /Im0 44 0 R Whatever your reason for adding this landscape feature, its important to properly plan out this project to get the most out of your retaining wall. Retaining walls and rockeries 30 inches or taller and heat pumps are not minor building elements. endobj eCityGov Alliance | PO Box 90012 | Bellevue, WA 98009-9012 (How to e-mail a County contact)Secondary: KCGIS Center; giscenter@kingcounty.gov. X:rUpX,z@mx"@xX?4piD1/?V mG1crs*(^}hi=0Y'E-0v&S5=SR4uP=0qISx~]a;aO/NWBHpfIM8M"8}HWYP4 v9mGQ{hcJV;w2:T*7j&/gonW8CWxe v3MN5('JRYx*m_Q_-89}Rv h8!Lu[}A#)G4 2V_0XRHdpqJN;Y{Cs,K4}qT!A>+J\te. The Office and Limited Business (OLB) land use district allows administrative modification of setbacks in certain situations and subject to criteria. /Font Variances must satisfy very specific criteria. /K false This mailbox is monitored during business hours. 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 << /Pages 2 0 R /T1_1 34 0 R << 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. << Hardscape retaining walls designed more for aesthetic purposes should focus on style, color, and design. /Type /Page | 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. ~uGCeS{ Ri!Vr^ >6 pBi2% pC4,p%f>@htU+DL)Iop(,oGNy^E@L}q;Y_ D{ ~r?HiL'dmm3OWV2\r 4o( @x J9Yk 'gh1QG >> >> % File size: 264140 bytes /T1_2 29 0 R transportation, This report was generated on 5/2/2023 1:04:09 AM, Links to external sites do not constitute endorsements by King County. However, in most cases a more urban alternative, such as a street wall, will replace the landscaping requirement. Imminent hazard means the tree could fail at any moment. 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. Photo-Voltaic Solar Panels-Roof Mounted, 2015 Residential Energy Code Prescriptive Checklist, Seismic Retrofit for Your Home and Retrofit Standard Plans, 00. King County codes; Adult detention; Agricultural and open space lands; Airport; Animal control; Building and construction standards; No part of the intrusion is higher than 30 inchesabove existing or finished grade, whichever is greater, measured at any point. endstream endobj 717 0 obj <>stream /I false Accessible Parking Spaces 10. Garage Separation 07. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge. There are several ways to ask for relief from setback requirements. Rear-yard setback dimension for primary structure. Where possible, the MyBuildingPermit jurisdictions have agreed on code requirements and construction guidelines to make it simpler for you, the customer, when applying for permits for your home or across multiple jurisdictions. The Department opened a code enforcement case ENFR18-0501. The rear property line is the one most opposite the front property line. /S /Transparency /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageB] /T1_1 21 0 R Redmond Zoning Code Section 21.52.040, Sight Clearance at Intersection). /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageB] Depending on the number and complexity of code compliance cases we're working on, it may take us longer to respond to new complaints. 3. Painting, papering and similar finish work. 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. Contact Us, Sign up for the latest updates from Construction and Inspections. Size is another crucial aspect of how well a retaining wall will flow with an existing backyard layout. Apply for; . /XObject Many King County services are continually adapting because of the COVID-19 pandemic. >> If the corner is created by two intersecting public streets, a front setback is required along each one. 4::: R ^0nrhUu,/\!q-U gzJ,zU#!dEX{&S /XObject x{tl~v;gmf&l.|Tp{*.#p=r~]wW?f%r then the tree can be removed without a clearing permit as it is exempt per King County Code chapter 16.82. /Group %PDF-1.4 King County Codes. The intrusion is limited to 30 percentof the required front-yard setback area. 3 0 obj % PdfSharp.Pdf.PdfDictionary << >> AIR-FREEZING INDEX FOR U.S. Portable heating appliances. >> endobj :z}B\ajMYy3ei9}i"'.y:7/P1|)f s"!2pl51v0ius6GB90,x33*BL>$d:1li6v:Z`]uDGnp*u?T6(S[bXp vt|4MpGV} W|>hX;i>x H)(s\j'F1V5=q-w: 9iwls8-SgT&F)a(\~hp'{GUX+.& fwEu1I:tFw>HbpkUrI#t=Fc!r,kF^iGL << Retaining walls which are not over four feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II, or III-A liquids. 11618 1 (part), 1994). See the Decks / Fences web page. application/pdf << /Rotate 0 /Type /Page No permit or inspections are required for retaining walls less than 3 feet high. This limit is the percentage of your lot that can be covered by a house and other buildings, such as garages, or impervious surfaces, such as paving. Homeowners adding a retaining wall for aesthetic purposes have more freedom as to where they would like their new landscape feature. Ramps and Landings 14. endobj % /T1_1 42 0 R 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. /K false Residential Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms 05. See LUC 20.30G. PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY RETAINING WALL INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS NOTE: PLEASE CALL 703-792-6112 OR EMAIL SPECIALINSPECTIONS@PWCGOV.ORG TO SCHEDULE A MEETING FOR ALL PROJECTS THAT FALL UNDER SPECIAL INSPECTIONS. If the property contains critical areas, additional buffers and setbacks apply and are measured from the critical area edge. /Font << /Contents 18 0 R /Group endstream endobj startxref /MediaBox [0 0 613.44 792.96] R404.4. One story-detached accessory buildings used as a tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided that the projected floor area does not exceed 200 square feet, and there are no zoning setback issues. /MediaBox [0 0 618.24 796.56] Road Network Inventory System, Time period of content: (date range, as YYYYMMDD):: /Im0 17 0 R For properties in unincorporated King County (like Mirrormont) contact the King County Department of Permitting and Environmental Review. Before you jump right into building your new backyard feature, you should first plan out this project. /XObject /C0_0 40 0 R 8 0 obj >> The property line most opposite to the front will be a rear line, and the remaining two will be side lines. /I false 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? %-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- However, you must always maintain a setback of at least 10 feetfrom a right of way, access easement, or private roador greater if the Land Use Code requires. /S /Transparency 7 allow retaining walls, rockeries, and berms in setbacks; 8 amending Ordinance 10870, Section 291 and KC.C. 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. The dotted lines on the map indicate the city limits. If the minor building elementis 30 inchesor greater above grade, it can extend into the setback a maximum of 20 percentof the required setback or 18 inches, whichever is greater. -V5.oQ%@]"vy\ zz\jw? _|>|S/K?Z2n7+`Lk|/g@p z o[E5N7x << QVycwPk*ZQ/D H& w~:]3gV `y'RutJ55F`L*:~O0N-vc[%f&29WsJk@%@0s~ +6@RZ8u7A1M%z0*x}fjpnl8k+etoSE&b vA=}aOnzb,kAOs"e7b|^N.1gUDWwCp66+Z g /CropBox [0.72 0.48 612.72 792.48] /Subtype /XML These easements are often shown on the recorded plat or the title report. For properties located in the DNTN-0-1, DNTN- 0-2, DNTN-MU, DNTN-R, and DNTN-OB districts, front, rear, and side setbacks are 0 feet. /MediaBox [0 0 619.68 797.76] endobj /Type /Page Handrails 03. Address: >> Rockery designs must be prepared by a geotechnical engineer or comply with the prescriptive rockery installation design standards. 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. >> << << Walls built to accommodate slopes must be placed properly to effectively stop erosion. Permit Needed/Not Needed - COMING SOON, 22. /OutputConditionIdentifier (sRGB IEC 61966-2.1 Default RGB color space) /Rotate 0 << Rear-yard setback dimension for accessory structure, Front-yard setback dimension (applies to all structures), Structure setback dimension from an access easement, 10 feetrequired, Garden shed 15 feetor less in height above existing grade. stream << /CS /DeviceRGB Exceptions to the 0 feetmaximum setback apply in the DNTN-OLB district, as stated above, and in the Perimeter Design District (see below). %-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- While aesthetics is always a factor, its not the primary driving force for adding one to a homes exterior in every case. Skipping this step can result in time-consuming holdups, including having to tear down a newly constructed wall and start over from scratch. If property is developed as a Planned Unit Development, setback flexibility can be proposed and approved. Residential and commercial buildings that are installing or replacing any portion of the roof decking (sheathing), including the adding of plywood over existing skip sheathing. /T1_0 27 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 619.68 797.76] 6 0 obj % PdfSharp.Pdf.PdfPage . Most services are available online through our Virtual Applicant Services Center. See LUC 20.25H. Purpose matters because it can impact the materials needed for the build. Ultimately, its most basic function is fighting back against gravity. By visiting this and other, Retaining Wall maintained by King County Roads Division. STATE: AIR-FREEZING INDEX . /Parent 2 0 R Notching & Boring Rafters/Joists/Studs, 12.

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