Setback Requirements in the North Todos Santos (NTS) District
The North Todos Santos (NTS) District requires a minimum 15-foot front yard setback and a minimum 5-foot interior side yard setback for residential structures. Additionally, the North Todos Santos District mandates a minimum 15-foot rear yard setback and a 10-foot setback for porches, with specific requirements for second-story and third-story building heights.
Residential Setback Standards in the North Todos Santos District
Development within the North Todos Santos (NTS) District must adhere to the following minimum setback requirements for residential properties, as specified in the NTS development standards.
Residential Setback Requirements Table
| Feature | Minimum Setback (feet) |
|---|---|
| Front | 15 |
| Interior Side | 5 |
| Corner Side | 15(1) |
| Rear | 15(1) |
| Porches | 10 |
| Garages | 20 |
| Second Story | 20(1) |
| Third Story and Above | 25(1) |
(1) Minimum for each side. [Section 18.35.030]
Nonresidential and Mixed-Use Setback Requirements
For nonresidential developments, expansions, or building conversions in the North Todos Santos (NTS) District, building height and setback standards are established based on the specific permit requirements. If a permit does not explicitly regulate a development feature that is otherwise regulated by an abutting zoning district, or if a permit is not required, the regulations of the abutting district shall apply to each adjacent portion of the property in the North Todos Santos (NTS) District. [Section 18.35.030]
General Setback Provisions
- Measurement: Setbacks in the North Todos Santos (NTS) District are generally measured from the property line to the face of the building or structure. [Section 18.150.140]
- Transitional Requirements: When development in the North Todos Santos (NTS) District abuts a residential district, additional transitional setback, screening, and landscaping requirements may apply to provide an appropriate transition between the properties. [Section 18.150.180]
- Exceptions: Certain features, such as specific architectural projections, fences, or retaining walls, may be permitted to encroach into required setbacks within the North Todos Santos (NTS) District, provided they comply with the general development standards and the specific height limitations for those features. [Section 18.150.140]
Sections Cited
- Section 18.35.030 (Tables 18.35.030(A) and (B) – North Todos Santos district – Floor area ratio and development standards)
- Section 18.150.140 (Setbacks)
- Section 18.150.180 (Transitional requirements)