Appeal 33709
Appeal Summary
Status: Decision Rendered - RECONSIDERATION OF 33662
Appeal ID: 33709
Submission Date: 2/26/25 8:54 PM
Hearing Date: 3/5/25
Case #: R-002
Appeal Type: Building
Project Type: residential
Building/Business Name:
Appeal Involves: Alteration of an existing structure,Reconsideration of appeal
Proposed use: Residential
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". Shower to have no glass, no walls, curtain only. |
| 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
"Item 1a: Allow reduceed clearnace in fron of shower: Granted as proposed.
Item 1b: Allow reduced shower area: Granted provided the shower size meets ICC P2708 requirements.
Please note: Building permit required."
" ""The Administrative Appeal Board finds with the conditions noted, that the information submitted by the appellant demonstrates that the approved modifications or alternate methods are consistent with the intent of the code; do not lessen the health, safety, accessibility, life, fire safety or structural requirements; and that special conditions unique to this project make strict application of those code sections impractical.
Under 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 how to appeal 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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