Chapter 15.405
Accessory and Tent Structures
Sections:
15.405.010 Authority and Application
15.405.015 Accessory and Tent Structures Standards Chart User Guide
15.405.100 Accessory and Tent Structures Standards Chart
15.405.200 Accessory Structures
15.405.300 Tent Structures/Canopies
15.405.400 Regulations Specific to Canopy Tent Structures
15.405.005 Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to delineate regulations that apply to accessory structures and tent structures, including canopy tent structures. (Ord. 15-1018 § 1)
15.405.010 Authority and Application
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all accessory structures, including but not limited to garages, sheds, barns, gazebos, and tent structures, including canopy tent structures. These regulations apply to all residential zones. (Ord. 15-1018 § 1)
15.405.015 Accessory and Tent Structures Standards Chart User Guide
A. About the Standards Chart. The following chart lists the general dimensional standards for accessory and tent structures in the zones in which they are permitted.
B. How to Use the Standards Chart. The dimensional standards are listed vertically along the left hand side and the zones are listed horizontally across the top.
1. Additional Standards. In addition to the numerical value for the standard, other standards that may apply are noted by number and described in the column on the far right of the chart.
2. Standard Does Not Exist. The letters “N/A” in a cell indicate that a dimensional standard does not exist for that zone. (Ord. 15-1018 § 1)
15.405.100 Accessory and Tent Structures Standards Chart
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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
GARAGE, SHED, BARN, AND SIMILAR STRUCTURES |
CANOPY |
TENT |
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS |
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UL-15,000 |
UL-9,600 UL-7,200 |
UM-3,600 UM-2,400 |
UH-1,800 UH-900 UH-UCR |
T |
MHP |
UL-15,000 |
UL-9,600 UL-7,200 |
UL-15,000 |
UL-9,600 UL-7,200 |
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MINIMUM FRONT YARD SETBACK |
20' |
20' |
(1) |
(1) |
(1) |
N/A |
20' (2) |
20' (2) |
(3) |
(3) |
(1) See front yard setbacks in SMC 15.400.100, Residential Standards Chart. (2) One canopy tent structure may be allowed in the front yard per the criteria in SMC 15.405.400(A). (3) Not permitted in front yard. |
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MINIMUM SIDE YARD SETBACK |
5' |
5' |
5' (1)(2) |
5' (1) |
5' (1)(3) |
5' |
(4) |
(4) |
(4) |
(4) |
(1) Setback dimensions may change subject to landscape requirements. See SMC 15.445.010(C) in the landscaping chapter for applicable standards. (2) May be zero lot line with approved design and not adjacent to the UL Zone. (3) May be zero lot line with approved design and not adjacent to UL Comprehensive Plan designation. If adjacent to UL Comprehensive Plan designation, minimum is 10 feet. (4) Allowed to intrude up to two feet into the side yard setback. |
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MINIMUM REAR YARD SETBACK |
15' |
5' (1) |
5' (1)(2)(3) |
5' (2) |
5' (2)(4) |
5' |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
(1) Only one accessory structure is permitted to have a five-foot rear yard setback. All others shall have a 15-foot rear yard setback. (2) Setback dimensions may change subject to landscape requirements. See SMC 15.445.010(C) in the landscaping chapter for applicable standards. (3) May be zero lot line with approved design and not adjacent to the UL zone. (4) May be zero lot line with approved design and not adjacent to UL Comprehensive Plan designation. If adjacent to UL Comprehensive Plan designation, minimum is 10 feet. |
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MAXIMUM SIZE |
(1) |
1,000 gross square feet |
1,000 gross square feet |
1,000 gross square feet |
1,000 gross square feet |
1,000 gross square feet |
(2) |
(2) |
(2) |
(2) |
(1) No greater than two times the gross square footage of the primary residence, not including the area of an attached garage. (2) See tent structure/canopy standards in this section and SMC 15.405.200 and 15.405.300. |
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MAXIMUM STRUCTURE HEIGHT |
20' (1) |
20' (1) |
20' (1) |
20' (1) |
20' (1) |
20' (1) |
15' |
15' |
15' |
15' |
(1) Exterior height limit measured to the top of the peak or gable of the roof. |
(Ord. 21-1008 § 14; Ord. 15-1018 § 1)
15.405.200 Accessory Structures
A. Accessory structures including storage buildings, garages and other similar structures, shall be designed to accommodate not more than four (4) cars.
B. Design. Accessory structures shall maintain the same residential character of the primary structure. (Ord. 15-1018 § 1)
15.405.300 Tent Structures/Canopies
A. Use. Tent structures, including canopies, may be used only for the storage of motor vehicles, recreational vehicles, or boats.
B. General Requirements.
1. Tent structures, including canopies, shall not be a stand-alone structure on a parcel of property. A primary structure (single-family residence) shall also be located on a parcel of property where tent structure(s) are located.
2. Maximum Allowed. There shall be a maximum of three (3) tent structures, including canopies, allowed on a parcel of property.
a. If two (2) or more adjacent parcels of properties are in common ownership, no more than three (3) tent structures shall be allowed for the combined lots.
3. Distance Between Tent Structures/Canopies.
a. Tents. Tents must be separated from other tents by at least twenty-five (25) feet if their aggregate floor area is two hundred (200) square feet or greater and shall conform to all fire and building codes.
b. Canopies. Canopies must be separated from other canopies by at least twenty-five (25) feet if their aggregate floor area is four hundred (400) square feet or greater.
4. Installation. All residential tent structures shall be installed and anchored pursuant to the manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Vehicle Parking. Tent structures, including canopies, used for single-family off-street vehicle parking shall conform with the maximum single-family vehicle off-street parking area requirements under SMC 15.455.700.
a. Vehicle access to a residential tent structure and the area underneath a residential tent structure shall have an improved surface as defined under SMC 15.455.700(B).
C. Design.
1. Appearance. All residential tent structures shall maintain an appearance of newness. Residential tent structures that do not maintain an appearance of newness shall be removed from the property.
2. Color. All residential tent structures shall be white or other subdued color or substantially match the appearance of the primary structure on the property. No residential tent structure shall be blue.
3. Materials. All residential tent structures shall be constructed of approved fire retardant materials. (Ord. 15-1018 § 1)
15.405.400 Regulations Specific to Canopy Tent Structures
A. Limits on Canopies in Front Yards.
1. One (1) canopy tent structure, as defined under Chapter 15.105 SMC, Definitions, is allowed in the front yard between the front foundation wall of the house and twenty (20) foot front yard setback line (see Figure: CANOPY FRONT YARD SETBACKS), subject to the following criteria:
a. The location of existing structures or lot configuration prohibits the location of a canopy structure within the side and rear yards of the property;
b. The property owner receives the permission of the adjacent property owners prior to the installation of the canopy structure.
B. Limits on Canopies when Multiple Street Frontages. On lots with frontage on two (2) or more public streets, only one (1) canopy tent structure shall be allowed, regardless of the number of street frontages. The property owner may choose the front yard where the canopy tent structure is located, subject to the requirements of subsection (A) of this section.
Figure: CANOPY FRONT YARD SETBACKS
C. “Adjacent Property Owner” Defined. For the purpose of this section, an adjacent property owner is defined as the legal property owner of property immediately adjacent on either side of the property where the canopy structure is proposed and property located across a public right-of-way from the property where the canopy structure is proposed (see Figure: ADJACENT PROPERTIES).
Figure: ADJACENT PROPERTIES
(Ord. 15-1018 § 1)