§ 3-051. Fallout shelter.

Fallout shelters or underground bunkers shall be subject to the following requirements:

(a)

Location. A fallout shelter shall only be placed in or under a side or rear yard of the lot.

(b)

Setback for above-ground portion. If any portion of the structure extends above the ground, then the portion above the ground must comply with side and rear setbacks applicable to principal buildings for the zoning district in which the shelter or bunker structure is located.

(c)

Obstructions. A fallout shelter or underground bunker shall not be placed under any septic tank drain field, any buried utilities, or within or under any utility easement.

(d)

Permit. A permit shall be required to be issued by the public development department.

(Ord. No. 17-003 , § 1, 10-2-2017)