Appeal 33662
Appeal Summary
Status: Decision Rendered
Appeal ID: 33662
Submission Date: 1/15/25 4:57 PM
Hearing Date: 1/22/25
Case #: R-002
Appeal Type: Building
Project Type: residential
Building/Business Name:
Appeal Involves: Alteration of an existing structure
Proposed use: Residential
Project Address: 2011 NE SCHUYLER ST
Appellant Name: Zachary Horton
LUR or Permit Application #: Preliminary
Stories: 2 Occupancy: R2 Construction Type: VB
Fire Sprinklers: No
Plans Examiner/Inspector: N/A
Plan Submitted Option: pdf [File 1]
Payment Option: electronic
Appeal Information Sheet
Appeal item 1
| Code Section | ORSC R307.1 |
|---|---|
| Requires | Fixtures shall be spaced in accordance with Figure R307.1, and in accordance with the requirements of Section P2705.1. |
| Code Modification or Alternate Requested | Reduce shower entrance clearance. |
| Proposed Design | Reduce shower clearance from 24" to 17" |
| Reason for alternative | We are seeking to legalize a restroom constructed in the basement of this home. The restroom was constructed without the benefit of permits. The only reasonable alternative (if the appeal is not approved) would be to remove the shower from the restroom. |
Appeal Decision
Allow non-compliant bathroom fixture clearance: Denied. The proposal does not provide equivalent life safety.
"Pursuant to City Code Chapter 24.10, you may appeal this decision to the Building Code Board of Appeal within 90 calendar days of the date this decision is published. For information on the appeals process, how to file a reconsideration, and appealing to the Building Code Board of Appeal, go to https://www.portland.gov/ppd/file-appeal/appeal-process or email PPDAppeals@portlandoregon.gov.
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