Chapter 17.62
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
Sections:
17.62.040 Agricultural accessory structures.
17.62.050 Residential accessory structures.
17.62.060 Commercial accessory structures.
17.62.070 Industrial accessory structures.
17.62.080 Satellite dish antenna.
17.62.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the types and location of accessory structures within each zone district. (Ord. 90-02 §2(part), 1990).
17.62.020 Definition.
Accessory structure shall be defined as follows:
A structure containing no kitchen or bathroom and located upon the same lot or parcel as the principal use or structure to which it is accessory. The structure is customary, incidental, appropriate and subordinate to the use of the principal building, or the principal use of the land. All accessory structures shall be constructed with, or subsequent to the construction of the principal structure or commencement of the principal use. (Ord. 90-02 §2(part), 1990).
17.62.030 Prohibited uses.
No accessory structure or building shall be built or moved on to a lot prior to commencing construction of the primary building. No accessory building shall be used as sleeping or housekeeping quarters unless expressly permitted in the zone district in which the building is located. (Ord. 90-02 §2(part), 1990).
17.62.040 Agricultural accessory structures.
A. Definition. Those uses and structures customarily incidental and subordinate to the agricultural use of the land including but not limited to: barns, storage sheds, corrals, pens, fences, windmills, watering and feed troughs; the storage and use of farm implements, irrigation and crop-protection equipment; the storage and use of fuels for heating buildings and operation farm equipment or appliances; water and wastewater treatment facilities and systems for private uses and structures which are determined by the planning director to be necessary, customary, and incidental to the agricultural use of the lot or parcel. Agricultural accessory uses shall not include construction equipment storage yards.
B. Permitted. Agricultural accessory structures shall be permitted in the urban reserve; rural residential; and open space, recreation and public facilities districts and on these districts when attached to a combining zone, unless otherwise prohibited by this title.
C. Height. Eighty feet.
D. Setback.
1. Front yard setback: same as front yard setback for the district in which the accessory structure is being placed.
2. Rear yard setback: same as the rear yard setback for the district in which the accessory structure is being placed, except when the structure will not exceed six feet in height. For structures of six feet or less, the rear yard setback shall be five feet.
3. Side yard setback: same as the side yard setback for the district in which the accessory structure is being placed, except when the structure will not exceed six feet in height. For structures of six feet or less, the side yard setback shall be five feet.
E. Distance Between Structures.
1. The distance between two structures used for human habitation shall be twenty feet.
2. The distance between a structure used for human habitation and a structure used for livestock shall be thirty feet. (Ord. 90-02 §2(part), 1990).
17.62.050 Residential accessory structures.
A. Definition. Those uses and structures customarily incidental and subordinate to the residential use of the land including but not limited to: children’s playhouses, patios, decks, fences, landings, porches, gazebos, outdoor gardens, storage sheds, swimming pools, greenhouses, solar panels, flag poles; private pools, tennis courts, spas and hot tubs; domestic animal keeping; exotic animal keeping; permitted signs; the parking of or temporary storage of operative automobiles, light trucks, boats, and motorcycles; and other accessory uses and structures which are determined by the planning director to be necessary, customary and incidental to the residential use of the lot or parcel. Accessory use, residential, shall not include mobile storage trailers, storage structures or cargo boxes designed or once serving as commercial shopping or cargo containers, truck trailers or boxes; and the storage of tractor-trailers or separate tractors or cargo trailers.
B. Permitted. Residential accessory structures shall be permitted in the rural residential, single-family residential and multiple-family residential districts, unless otherwise prohibited by this title.
C. Height. The maximum height for accessory structures shall be twelve feet, unless otherwise regulated in this chapter.
D. Setback.
1. Front yard setback: same as the front yard setback standard for the district in which the accessory structure is being located, except in the case of uncovered patios, decks, and porches. These structures shall have a front yard setback distance of fifteen feet.
2. Rear yard setback: accessory structures less than twelve feet in height shall have a setback distance of six feet. When the structure is less than seven feet in height and is below the height of the rear yard fence, the structure may be located within the rear yard setback if meets the requirements of the Uniform Building Code.
3. Accessory structures greater than seven feet in height shall have the same side yard setback standard as buildings for the zone district in which the accessory structure is being located. When the structure is seven feet or less in height and is below the height of the side yard fence, it may be located within the side yard setback area if it meets the requirements of the Uniform Building Code, except in those side yards that have a ten-foot or greater setback requirement as per Chapter 17.40.
4. Space between buildings: the space between buildings shall not be less than ten feet.
E. Garages and Carports.
1. Definition. Garages and carports shall be considered a special type of accessory use to provide covered parking for automobiles owned by the residents of the dwelling unit or units. Garages and carports attached to a principal structure shall also be considered accessory structures and shall be subject to the standards established in this section.
2. Height. Garages and carports shall not exceed a height of fifteen feet.
3. Setback.
a. Garages and carports shall have the same setback requirements as the principle structures in the district in which they are located.
b. Where an alley exists adjacent to a rear lot line, the rear yard setback distance for garages and carports shall be five feet. (Ord. 93-07 §1, 1993; Ord. 90-02 §2(part), 1990).
17.62.060 Commercial accessory structures.
A. Definition. Those uses and structures customarily incidental and subordinate to the commercial use of the land including but not limited to: trash storage areas and bins; vending machines; required loading and unloading facilities; outdoor tables, benches, umbrellas, fountains, ponds, statues, sculpture, paintings and other works of art; radio and television antennas, private satellite dish antennas; the storage and use of fuels for fleet vehicles, heating buildings; or for operation of appliances and equipment used within a building; sales offices, showrooms and administrative offices; permitted signs; the storage and use of commercial fleet vehicles as part of the principal use; and other accessory uses and structures which are determined by the planning director to be necessary, customary and incidental to the commercial use of the land.
B. Permitted. Commercial accessory structures shall be permitted in the neighborhood, general and service commercial districts, unless otherwise prohibited by this title.
C. Height. Same as the height standard for the district in which the accessory structure is being located, unless otherwise regulated in this chapter.
D. Setback.
1. Front yard setback: same as the front yard setback standard for the district in which the accessory structure is being located, except in the case of uncovered patios, decks, and porches. These structures shall have a front yard setback distance of sixty percent of the front yard standard for the district in which the accessory structure is located.
2. Rear yard setback: same as the rear yard setback standard for the district in which the accessory structure is being located. In cases where the structure is six or less in height and the setback distance for the main building is greater than three feet, the structure shall have a setback distance of three feet.
3. Side yard setback: same as the side yard setback standard for the district in which the accessory structure is being located. The setback distance for uncovered patios, decks, and porches shall be three feet from an interior lot line when the setback for the main building is greater than three feet. (Ord. 90-02 §2(part), 1990).
17.62.070 Industrial accessory structures.
A. Definition. Those uses, structures and buildings customarily incidental and subordinate to the industrial use of the land including, but not limited to, loading and unloading facilities and equipment, parking areas and shipping terminals; water and wastewater treatment facilities and systems; incidental services such as cafeterias; storage facilities and garages, sales offices, showrooms and administrative offices; radio and television antennas, private satellite dish antennas; the storage and use of fuels for fleet vehicles, heating buildings or for operation of appliances and equipment used within a building; the storage of fully operative fleet vehicles, heavy equipment or trucks as part of the principal use; permitted signs; and other accessory uses and structures which are determined by the planning director to be necessary, customary and incidental to the industrial use of the land.
B. Permitted. Industrial accessory structures shall be permitted in the light and general industrial districts, unless otherwise prohibited by this title.
C. Height. The maximum height shall be eighty feet.
D. Setback.
1. Front yard setback: same as the front yard setback standard for the district in which the accessory structure is being located, except in the case of uncovered patios, decks, and porches. These structures shall have a front yard setback distance of sixty percent of the front yard standard for the district in which the accessory structure is located.
2. Rear yard setback: same as the rear yard set back standard for the district in which the accessory structure is being located. In cases where the structure is six or less in height and the setback distance for the main building is greater than three feet, the structure shall have a setback distance of three feet.
3. Side yard setback: same as the side yard setback standard for the district in which the accessory structure is being located. The setback distance for uncovered patios, decks, and porches shall be three feet from an interior lot line when the setback for the main building is greater than three feet. (Ord. 01-06 § 3, 2001; Ord. 90-02 §2(part), 1990).
17.62.080 Satellite dish antenna.
A. Purpose. Reasonable regulation of satellite dish antennas is required to maintain the aesthetic appearance of the community, while permitting the satellite dish antenna owner to receive satellite signals without unreasonable limitations.
B. Definition. A satellite earth station consisting of (1) a receiving component of a disc or similar configuration whose purpose is to receive television signals from orbiting satellites or other sources; and (2) a low-noise amplifier whose purpose is to magnify television signals.
C. Building Permit. A building permit shall be secured prior to installation of a satellite dish antenna.
D. Size. Maximum diameter shall be twelve feet.
E. Height. The maximum height of a freestanding satellite dish antenna shall be fifteen feet. Edge-mounted antennas, which are mounted in the ground and attached to the eave of a residential dwelling or garage, shall have a maximum height to eighteen feet.
F. Number. One per lot.
G. Setbacks. Same as the setback standard for the main building in the district in which the satellite dish is to be located. Satellite dish antennas shall be prohibited in front yard areas.
H. Exceptions.
1. All roof-mounted satellite dish antennas shall require a CUP.
2. All other exceptions to the above development standards shall require a conditional use permit obtained pursuant to Chapter 17.12 of this code. In considering whether to grant the conditional use permit, or what conditions, if any to impose, the decision-maker shall additionally consider whether:
a. The aesthetic appearance of the community can be maintained through the use of screening, landscaping, setbacks, restrictions on placement, or a combination of the above methods; and
b. Whether the conditions to be imposed protect the applicant’s right to receive reasonably good signal reception without limitations or expenses which are reasonable in light of the purchase and installation cost of the satellite antenna dish. (Ord. 93-10 §1, 1993: Ord. 90-02 §2(part), 1990).