14-14-106 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR EXISTING SINGLE AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS

In order to encourage the revitalization of older homes and neighborhoods within Bountiful City, the following provisions shall apply to single family and two family residential dwellings: A. Any dwelling built prior to January 1, 1965, that does not meet the current setback standards may be expanded consistent with the setbacks approved at the time of initial construction, as determined by the location of the original building foundation in relationship to the property lines, with the condition that the new construction shall meet the provisions of the current International Building Code or International Residential Construction Code (IBC/IRCC) and does not violate provisions of this title regarding maximum lot or parcel coverage. B. Any dwelling built prior to January 1, 1965, that does not have an attached two (2) car garage, may be allowed the following actions, upon the condition that all new construction shall meet the provisions of the current IBC/IRCC and does not violate provisions regarding maximum lot or parcel coverage: 1. Construct an attached two car garage within five (5) feet of a side property line as long as the opposite side yard is at least eight (8) feet wide. A single story of living space may be constructed directly above and/or below the garage addition, but no additional horizontal living space may encroach into the minimum required side yard setback. Maximum garage width shall not exceed twenty-four (24) feet. This shall not apply to situations where there is sufficient space to construct a two car garage but the home has been, or is proposed to be, modified from its original configuration, thus creating the need for a reduced setback. 2. Attach an existing detached garage to a dwelling without an attached garage. The garage shall be located at least three (3) feet from the nearest side property line and at least twenty (20) feet from the rear property line. No additional living space may be constructed above or beneath the garage unless the new space is setback at least five (5) feet from a side property line and the opposite side yard is at least eight (8) feet wide. The existing garage shall have been constructed prior to the adoption of this section, and the new construction tying the structures together shall meet all of the minimum required yard setbacks. C. Any existing dwelling may expand vertically within the original foundation boundaries to the maximum height allowed by this Title or the IBC/IRCC, whichever is more restrictive, unless otherwise limited. All new construction shall meet all provisions of the IBC/IRCC. D. The Building Official may require any structural upgrades to an existing building or structure as necessary to accomplish a requested addition or modification. Such upgrades may be required during plan review or during construction if the existing conditions deviate from approved plans.