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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 17C
Chapter 17C.111
Section 17C.111.565
 

Title 17C Land Use Standards

Chapter 17C.111 Residential Zones

Section 17C.111.565 Roof Form
  1. Purpose.

To ensure that rooflines present a distinct profile and appearance for the building and expresses the neighborhood character.

  1. Design Standards.

Buildings shall incorporate one of the following roof forms: (P)

    1. Pitched roofs with a minimum slope of 4:12 and maximum slope of 12:12, especially to highlight major entrances.
    1. Projecting cornices to create a prominent edge when viewed against the sky.
    1. Terraced roof forms that complement adjoining development.

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Date Passed: Monday, November 20, 2023

Effective Date: Monday, January 1, 2024

ORD C36459 Section 15