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What is the minimum front setback in Hemet's single-family zones?
20 feet in most single-family zones, and 18 feet in the smaller-lot zones Minimum front yard setbackHemet Municipal Code · Article XI. Single-Family Residential Zones · p. 84. Minimum front yard setback (linear ft.) — a. Minimum except as provided for in b and c: 20 · 20 · 20 · 20 · 18 · 18 · 18Open cited page ↗. Eaves, bay windows and similar features may project up to 30 inches into the front setback Projections into setbacksHemet Municipal Code · Article XI. Single-Family Residential Zones · p. 10Projecting Feature: Cornices, eaves, roof overhangs, brackets, bay windows and similar features — Front Setback Area: 30 inchesOpen cited page ↗.
article_xi _single_family_residential_zones.pdf · p. 8
“Minimum front yard setback (linear ft.) a. Minimum except as provided for in b and c: 20 · 20 · 20 · 20 · 18 · 18 · 18”1420 W Florida Ave · Drive-through retailAwaiting reply
Q1. The land use matrix lists a bank with drive-through as conditional Sec. 90-1423(B)(22)Hemet Municipal Code · Article XXVI. Commercial Zones · p. 53. Bank — a. With drive-through: C (conditionally permitted) in each commercial zone · Sec. 90-1423(B)(22)Open cited page ↗. Does the same CUP path apply to drive-through retail?
255 N State St · Tenant improvementAnswered
Q1. The building sits in a flood hazard area. Does a $180k interior remodel count as substantial improvement?
The building official makes that determination at plan check [A] 104.2.1 Substantial improvementHemet Municipal Code · Chapter 14 - Buildings and Building Regulations · p. 6For applications for reconstruction, rehabilitation, repair, alteration, addition or other improvement of existing buildings or structures located in flood hazard areas, the building official shall determine if the proposed work constitutes substantial improvement…Open cited page ↗. Submit a cost estimate and the assessed structure value with your permit. — Building & Safety
3100 E Stetson Ave · New constructionAnswered
Q2. When are sewer connection fees due, and where is the schedule?
Before the connection is made Sec. 82-41 Connection feesHemet Municipal Code · Chapter 82 - Utilities · p. 3There shall be paid to the city fees for connection to the city sewer system prior to any connection being made. The amount of such fees shall be set from time to time by the council, and a schedule of such fees is on file in the city clerk's office.Open cited page ↗. The current schedule is set by council and on file with the City Clerk. — Public Works
Q3 · Same projectAnswered
Q3. The parcel is partly in FEMA Zone AE. Can we get a modification to the flood requirements?
Only with a showing of good and sufficient cause tied to the lot's unique characteristics [A] 104.10.1 Flood hazard areasHemet Municipal Code · Chapter 14 - Buildings and Building Regulations · p. 7The building official shall not grant modifications to any provision required in flood hazard areas… unless a determination has been made that: 1. A showing of good and sufficient cause that the unique characteristics of the size, configuration or…Open cited page ↗. — Building & Safety
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