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Corte Madera staff seek zoning changes to let waterfront homeowners raise attached decks with homes
Summary
Town planning staff presented proposed zoning amendments to let decks attached to elevated waterfront homes be raised to the same finished-floor elevation, citing lot-coverage and setback limits that now force two-tier decks that flood and deteriorate.
Corte Madera Town planning staff on Tuesday asked the Flood Control Board for advice on a proposed zoning-ordinance amendment that would let waterfront property owners raise attached decks to the same elevation as a home raised above base flood elevation.
The proposal, presented by Amy Lyle, Corte Madera’s community development director, and Tracy Haggerty, associate planner, would change how the town treats deck area when a finished floor is raised to meet flood requirements. “We made some modifications to our zoning ordinance last year … and something we missed is really taking into account deck area and allowing the ability to raise decks,” Haggerty said.
Why it matters: Many waterfront homeowners who elevate homes to meet flood-safety standards must either limit deck size or build two-tier deck systems. Two-tier decks can be submerged during high tides and storms, making outdoor space unusable and accelerating damage.…
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