Chapter 18.135
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES

Sections:

18.135.010    Accessory structures.

18.135.010 Accessory structures.

A. In the medium density residential zone (R-1), detached accessory structures used as garages, tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses are allowed:

1. These accessory structures shall not be used for human habitation.

2. The maximum square footage for these accessory structures shall be limited to 975 square feet or 75 percent of the total building footprint of the primary residential use, whichever is greater. An accessory structure that exceeds this limit shall require conditional use review and approval in accordance with Chapter 18.185 GMC.

3. The height of accessory structures shall be limited to 15 feet for sidewall height and a maximum overall height of 19 feet to the roof peak.

4. These accessory structures, including all projections, shall not be closer than six feet from any other building.

5. These accessory structures shall be located to the side or the rear of the primary structure, except that they may not be located on the street side of a primary structure.

6. These accessory structures shall meet all setback and lot coverage requirements.

7. No unpainted metal or corrugated metal siding material shall be permitted on accessory structures.

8. For the purpose of this section, breezeways and decks do not serve as attachments to the primary use.

B. Accessory dwelling units shall comply with the following standards, which are intended to control the size and number of accessory dwellings on individual lots, ensure compatibility with existing uses and ensure that accessory dwellings are for the use of permanent or long-term residents, rather than short-term rental use.

1. The structure complies with applicable building codes.

2. The primary residence shall be owner-occupied. Alternatively, the owner may appoint a family member as a caretaker of the principal house and manager of the accessory dwelling.

3. A maximum of one accessory dwelling unit is allowed per lot.

4. The maximum floor area of the accessory dwelling shall not exceed 33 percent of the living area of the house or 600 square feet, whichever is less, and may not exceed 15 percent of the entire area of the site.

5. The accessory dwelling shall meet the setback, placement and design requirements of the R-1 zone and meet all the requirements of any associated overlay zones.

6. In addition to the parking required for the primary dwelling, a minimum of one space shall be provided for the accessory dwelling.

7. The accessory dwelling shall remain in the same ownership as the primary dwelling. The accessory dwelling shall not be sold as a separate real or personal property.

C. All accessory structures shall comply with the standards of the zone in which they are located and with applicable building codes.

D. In the commercial (C-1) and downtown (D-1) zones, accessory structures shall not be used for human habitation. [Ord. 319 § 21, 2013; Ord. 304 Art. V(6), 2008; Ord. 290 § 3(4.080), 2006.]