Orinda Municipal Code Ch. 17.35 Elevated Deck Permit

Elevated decks have the potential to impair the views and the privacy of surrounding properties. For these reasons, review of a proposed elevated deck is necessary.

(Ord. 99-5 § 2 (Exh. A (part))

In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

"Elevated deck" means a deck structure, either attached or detached from the main dwelling, with a height over six feet above finished grade at any point and a surface area of two hundred (200) square feet or more.

(Ord. 99-5 § 2 (Exh. A (part))

A. Review. An elevated deck may be constructed if a permit is obtained under Section 17.35.3. The Zoning Administrator shall make the determination on the permit, but if the deck is proposed as part of a larger project which will be reviewed by the Planning Commission, the Commission shall make the decision on the permit.

B. Standards. A permit for the construction of an elevated deck may be given if findings of fact are made to support each of the following standards:

1. The elevated deck does not substantially diminish the privacy of neighbors;

2. The elevated deck does not substantially block desired views from neighboring residences;

3. The elevated deck does not result in the removal of trees which screen undesirable views;

4. Reasonable use of the deck will not cause a material increase in ambient noise for neighboring properties.

(Ord. 99-5 § 2 (Exh. A (part))