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Qualifications: A Setback Permit is intended to encourage residents to upgrade and improve their <br />properties while maintaining the overall character of the community and may be considered in lieu <br />of a formal variance in situations where: <br />a. A principal structure will not reduce the required side yard setback by more than 70% or be <br />closer than three (3) feet to a property line; <br />b. A principal structure will not reduce the required front- or rear-yard setback by more than <br />20% or be closer than twenty-four (24) feet to a property line; <br />c. An accessory structure will not reduce the required side yard setback by more than 70% or <br />be closer than three (3) feet to a property line; and/or <br />d. A driveway will not reduce the required side yard setback by more than 70% or be closer <br />than two (2) feet to a property line. As an exception, driveways existing prior to October 26, <br />1998, and located closer than two (2) feet to a property line may be replaced with an <br />approved setback permit. <br />Criteria for Approval: A minimum of eight of the following twelve site conditions must also be <br />present in order to approve a Setback Permit application: <br />a. One car garage or less is located on the site; <br />b. The proposed project improves the design or livability of the structure; <br />c. The proposed project improves the terrain or a drainage issue; <br />d. The original reason or need for the setback permit was not created by the current owner; <br />e. The existing improvements along with proposed improvements retain a minimum of 70% of <br />the pervious surface and green space of the lot (75% on a lakefront property); <br />f. The proposed project creates no other setback or variance conditions; <br />g. The proposed project improves the aesthetics, covered storage, or functional use of the site; <br />h. The proposed project uses the same exterior structure materials and colors as the principal <br />structure and accessories; <br />i. The final building mass is consistent with that on contiguous properties; <br />j. The building or driveway expansion/addition does not place more vehicles adjacent to living <br />quarter first floor bedrooms of adjacent homeowners; <br />k. The drainage and roof gutters guide water away from the structure and adjacent structures; <br />and <br />I. The roof is properly proportioned to, and integrated with, the roof of the principal structure <br />(dwelling) on the property. <br />Please keep this sheet for your reference after you have submitted the attached application. <br />Setback Permit Application & Review Process: Page 2 of 2 <br />