Planners propose Title 18 edits to shift some setback rules to building codes

Aug 27, 2026

Staff proposed clarifying and administrative edits to Title 18, including using IBC/IFC for side‑yard setbacks in nonresidential and mixed‑use zones, reducing single‑family side setbacks to 5 feet, and allowing alley structures to be sited at 0 feet with city engineer review.

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City planning staff presented a suite of proposed edits to Title 18 aimed at improving consistency, ease of administration and fire‑safety alignment.

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