Chapter 17.22
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
Sections:
17.22.030 Agricultural accessory structure standards.
17.22.040 Commercial accessory structure standards.
17.22.050 Industrial accessory structure standards.
17.22.060 Residential accessory structure standards.
17.22.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the types and location of accessory structures within each zone. (Ord. 24-01 §2(Exh. A-1)).
17.22.020 Prohibited uses.
No accessory structure shall be constructed or moved on to a parcel prior to commencing construction of the primary structure. No accessory structures shall be used as sleeping quarters unless expressly allowed in the zone in which the structure is located. (Ord. 24-01 §2(Exh. A-1)).
17.22.030 Agricultural accessory structure standards.
A. Height. The maximum height of agricultural accessory structures shall be forty feet.
B. Setbacks. Agricultural accessory structures shall comply with the following setback standards:
1. Front Setback. The front setback shall be the same as the front yard setback standard for the zone in which the agricultural accessory structure is being located.
2. Rear Setback. The rear setback shall be the same as the rear setback standard for the zone in which the agricultural accessory structure is being located, except when the structure will not exceed six feet in height. For structures six feet or less in height, the rear setback shall be no less than five feet.
3. Side Setbacks. The side setbacks shall be the same as the side setback standards for the zone in which the agricultural accessory structure is being located, except when the structure will not exceed six feet in height. For structures six feet or less in height, the rear setback shall be no less than five feet.
C. Distance Between Structures. The distance between a structure used for human habitation and a structure used for livestock shall be thirty feet. (Ord. 24-01 §2(Exh. A-1)).
17.22.040 Commercial accessory structure standards.
A. Height. The maximum height of commercial accessory structures shall be the same as the height standard for the zone in which the accessory structure is being located, unless otherwise regulated in this zoning code.
B. Setbacks. Commercial accessory structures shall comply with the following setback standards, unless otherwise permitted by this zoning code:
1. Front Setback. The front setback shall be the same as the front setback standard for the zone in which a detached commercial accessory structure is being located, except in the case of attached uncovered patios, decks, porches, and breezeways. Attached structures shall have a front setback distance of sixty percent of the front setback standard for the zone in which the commercial accessory structure is being located.
2. Rear Setback. The rear setback shall be the same as the rear setback standard for the zone in which the commercial accessory structure is being located. In cases where the structure is six feet or less in height and the setback distance for the primary structure is greater than five feet, the structure shall have a setback distance of no less than five feet.
3. Side Setbacks. The side setbacks shall be the same as the side setback standards for the zone in which a detached commercial accessory structure is being located. The setback distance for attached uncovered patios, decks, porches, and breezeways shall be no less than five feet from an interior parcel line when the setback for the primary structure is greater than five feet. (Ord. 24-01 §2(Exh. A-1)).
17.22.050 Industrial accessory structure standards.
A. Height. The maximum height of industrial accessory structures shall be forty-five feet in the M-1 district and fifty-five feet in the M-2 district.
B. Setbacks. Industrial accessory structures shall comply with the following setback standards:
1. Front Setback. The front setback shall be the same as the front yard setback standard for the zone in which a detached industrial accessory structure is being located, except in the case of attached uncovered patios, decks, porches, and breezeways. Attached structures shall have a front setback distance of sixty percent of the front setback standard for the zone in which the industrial accessory structure is being located.
2. Rear Setback. The rear setback shall be the same as the rear setback standard for the zone in which a detached industrial accessory structure is being located. In cases where the structure is six feet or less in height and the setback distance for the primary structure is greater than five feet, the structure shall have a setback distance of no less than five feet.
3. Side Setbacks. The side setbacks shall be the same as the side setback standards for the zone in which a detached industrial accessory structure is being located. The setback distance for uncovered patios, decks, porches, and breezeways shall be no less than five feet from an interior parcel line when the setback for the primary structure is greater than five feet. (Ord. 24-01 §2(Exh. A-1)).
17.22.060 Residential accessory structure standards.
A. Height. The maximum height of residential accessory structures shall be twelve feet, unless otherwise regulated in this zoning code.
B. Setbacks. Residential accessory structures shall comply with the following setback standards, unless otherwise permitted by this zoning code:
1. Front Setback. The front setback shall be the same as the front setback standard for the zone in which a detached residential accessory structure is being located, except in the case of attached uncovered patios, decks, porches, and breezeways. Attached structures shall have a minimum front setback distance of fifteen feet.
2. Rear Setback. Detached residential accessory structures shall be the same as the rear setback standard for the zone in which a detached residential accessory structure is being located, except in the case when a structure is no greater than one hundred twenty square feet. Detached structures one hundred twenty square feet or less shall have a minimum rear setback distance of five feet. Swimming pools shall have a minimum of five feet setback from any living quarters and adjoining property line.
3. Side Setbacks. Detached residential accessory structures shall be the same as the side setback standard for the zone in which a detached residential accessory structure is being located, except in the case when a structure is no greater than one hundred twenty square feet. Detached structures one hundred twenty square feet or less shall have a minimum side setback distance of five feet, except in those side yards that have a ten-foot or greater setback requirement as established in Chapter 17.10 (Residential Zones).
4. Space Between Structures. The minimum space between residential accessory structures is ten feet. (Ord. 24-01 §2(Exh. A-1)).