Planners propose Title 18 edits to shift some setback rules to building codes
Aug 27, 2026
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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