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Mr. Swift stated there is no regulation over the height of a vehicle on a trailer. The only regulation is on the height of a structure. Since the carport is part of the main structure, it can have the same height as the main structure. Ms. Mohr questioned if someone had a vehicle and put a removable cover over it, would there be a height limit on that. Mr. Swift stated there would be if it were classified as an accessory structure; then the height limit would be 15 ft. if not attached to the main structure. Ms. Mohr commented that the Code does not address visual obstructions which are frequent in many neighborhoods. These normally come to the surface when there is a neighborhood dispute. She felt that if the public health and safety issues are met, then the aesthetics is the only issue. It was hard to single out this one case. She asked if there were other choices available. Mr. Swift clarified the that the Code change could be changed to allow certain kinds of covers (open on three sides) or other accessory structures. The Code could be amended, but Councils over the years have felt one structure might be fine aesthetically and the next one not. The Code has been changed and fences are now allowed to go eight feet in height. With an eight foot fence or six to seven foot fence with lattice on top, the same rule applies as to where an accessory structure over six feet high can be placed. There may be a way to allow certain types of open carport type structures to come closer to the property line if they meet the building code requirements and if they are below eight feet in height at or just in from the property line. Ms. Mohr commented about the inequity of the situation. If someone has a neighbor that doesn't complain, that person can get away with this. She would like the treatment of this more uniform. Mr. Swift stated that the over-height fences are subject to administrative design review. The design is usually a key issue. Ms. Mohr felt that this particular lot has two lots whose backyards face the side yard as opposed to the more traditional sideyard to sideyard, where there are no windows that look out onto what is stored. Mayor Tarver asked if two and a half feet were cut back from the structure would the boat fit. Mr. Swift stated that the trailer would not fit. Mayor Tarver sought clarification that either the Code had to be amended or the Council need to make the findings for a variance. 10/03/95 -4-