21.08.230 Accessory Structures.
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A. Purpose. The purpose of the accessory structures provisions is to allow for the opportunity to add additional structures to residential property for the purpose of increased storage space, work space, or other uses that would not qualify it as a dwelling unit.
B. Applicability. Accessory structures are allowed in all residential zones of the City, as an accessory use to an existing dwelling unit.
C. Requirements.
1. Height. Accessory structures may not exceed 22 feet in height, with the exception of accessory structures which contain accessory dwelling units, which shall not exceed 28 feet in height.
2. Size.
a. Total square footage for the footprint of the accessory structures may not exceed 60 percent of the footprint of the living area on the ground floor (excluding garage) of the primary dwelling unit.
b. Total square footage for accessory structures which contain accessory dwelling units may not exceed 60 percent of the total square footage (excluding garage) of the primary dwelling unit.
c. In no case shall the total square footage of the accessory dwelling unit portion of an accessory structure exceed 1,000 square feet.
3. Building Separation. Unless the International Building Code or International Fire Code dictates otherwise, there shall be no minimum building separation for accessory structures.
4. Location. Accessory structures are prohibited within the front yard setback, with the exception of garages where lot size or lot configuration are not supportive of lessening the dominant appearance of a garage, such as where lot width measured at the front street is less than 50 feet, where steep grades are present, or when compliance with this section would endanger or impair pedestrian and vehicular safety.
5. Accessory Structure Setbacks. Side interior and rear setbacks (but not side street) for accessory structures in all residential zones are five feet. (Ord. 2709)