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EXHIBIT A Proposed Code Amendment, Redline Chapter 18.84 (Site, Yard, Bulk, Usable Open Space and Landscaping Regulations) and Chapter 18.106 (Second Units) Chapter 18.84 SITE, YARD, BULK, USABLE OPEN SPACE AND LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS 18.84.150 Height limits----Exceptions A. In a C-C, I-G, or Q district, the planning commission may permit structures exceeding the heights prescribed in Table 18.84.010 of this chapter, after finding that the city will be reequipped to provide adequate fire protection and that adjoining properties will not be adversely affected. A decision by the planning commission may be appealed to the city council as prescribed in Section 18.144.020 of this title. B. Towers, spires, cupolas, chimneys, penthouses, water tanks, fire towers, flagpoles, monuments, scenery lofts, and similar structures; residential radio and television aerials and antennas; receive-only antennas; and necessary mechanical equipment appurtenances covering not more than 10 percent of the ground area covered by the structure may be erected to a height of not more than 65 feet or not more than 25 feet above the height limit prescribed by the regulations for the district in which the site is located, whichever is less, with design review approval specified under Chapter 18.20 of this title. C. The height and location of commercial radio and television aerials, antennas, and transmission towers shall be subject to design review approval specified under Chapter 18.20 of this title, and shall be based on a visual analysis demonstrating that views of the aerial/antenna/tower are minimized or are substantially screened from residential land uses, the 1-580 and/or 1-680 rights-of-way, or other sensitive land uses such as parks, schools, or major streets, and shall be based on an engineering analysis justifying the height of the proposed aerial/antenna/tower. Any parabolic dish mounted on the aerial/antenna/tower shall be less than two feet in diameter. The base of the aerial/antenna/tower and any switching facility located at the base that is visible to the public shall be architecturally treated and/or screened from view utilizing on- and/or off-site vegetation or other approved screening mechanism. D. Wire-carrying power distribution poles and transmission towers and communication poles located in any zoning district shall not be subject to the height limits prescribed in the district regulations. E. In the R-1 district and the RM district, second units located above a garage may exceed the 15 foot height limit for accessory structures. Second units constructed above a detached garage in those districts may not exceed 25 feet in height as measured from the lowest grade adjacent to the structure to the highest ridge or top of the structure. Page 1 of 8