(A)
Zoning standards. Dimensional standards for accessory structures are set forth in Tables 5-2 and 5-4 (see Vol. II, §§ 1-5-2 and 1-5-4). The information provided below establishes additional requirements and standards that are not identified in the zoning tables. (B) Accessory structures constructed prior to main building.
(1) An accessory structure may be constructed upon a lot prior to the construction of the main building for the purpose of storing tools, building materials or household goods, provided that construction of the main building is commenced within 6 months after completion of the accessory structure, and provided that no accessory structure shall be used for dwelling purposes, including sleeping, living, or cooking activities. See
Vol. II, § 1-5-1, Table 5-1 for temporary living quarters regulations during construction.
(2) Legally existing accessory structures may be permitted to remain without the establishment of a main building at the time of subdivision/land split/zoning approval subject to the following:
(a) The accessory structure is locked and made safe with all openings being boarded up prior to the establishment of the main use.
(b) The accessory structure is not used for storage or any other purpose prior to the securing of a permit for the establishment of the main use.
(c) The accessory structure is in compliance with city building and zoning codes.
(d) The accessory structure is not being used for dwelling purposes, including sleeping, living, or cooking activities.
(C) Utility connections. Accessory structures may be connected to utilities with the appropriate permits.
(D) Minimum distance requirement. Accessory buildings shall be located a minimum of 6 feet from other buildings.
(E)
MHP (manufactured home park) or RVP (recreational vehicle park). One accessory structure less than or equal to 120 square feet may be located within the side or rear setback area. Additional accessory structures shall be subject to the setback requirements set forth in Vol. II, § 1-5-2, Table 5-2. (F)
Setback requirement. Minimum setbacks for accessory structures are identified in Tables 5-2 and 5-4 (see Vol. II, §§ 1-5-2 and 1-5-4). (G)
Height requirement. Maximum heights for accessory structures are identified in Tables 5-2 and 5-4 (see Vol. II, §§ 1-5-2 and 1-5-4). (H)
Lot coverage requirement. Maximum lot coverage is identified in Tables 5-2 and 5-4 (see Vol. II, §§ 1-5-2 and 1-5-4). Lot coverage is the ratio of the total footprint area of all structures on a lot to the lot area, typically expressed as a percentage. The footprints of all principal and accessory structures, including garages, carports, covered patios, and covered porches, shall be added together in order to calculate lot coverage. (I)
Size requirement. Maximum size of individual accessory structures is identified in Tables 5-2 and 5-4 (see Vol. II, §§ 1-5-2 and 1-5-4). (1) RS-GR, MHP and RVP zoned residential property. There are no design requirements.
(2)
Business and public-institutional zoned property (i.e., B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5 and PI Districts): The design of accessory buildings is subject to the applicable commercial design standards identified in Vol. II, §§ 1-13-3(A) and 1-13-3(B). (3) Residential property not zoned RS-GR, RS-54, MHP and RV.
(a) Residential zoning districts, except RS-GR, RS-54, MHP and RVP zoned property, shall have at least 75% of each exterior wall of a metal building covered with supplemental building materials including, but not limited to, wood, masonry, stucco or brick that are compatible and consistent with the main dwelling structure.
(b) The Zoning Administrator shall determine whether the accessory structure's proposed design and exterior façade is compatible and consistent with the main structure.
(4) RS-54 and RS-54M zoned residential property. The following design requirements shall uniquely apply to property zoned RS-54 and RS-54M:
(a) Non-painted galvanized metal siding and corrugated fiberglass siding shall be prohibited. An accessory structure of corrugated metal or fiberglass having a semicircular cross section that curves down to form walls or attach to walls shall be prohibited (e.g. quonset huts).
(b) Permitted metal sided structures shall be treated with earth tone factory applied paint.
(c) Accessory structures with metal siding proposed to be located within the RS-54 and RS-54M zoning districts shall comply with the following unique setback limitations:
1. Metal sidewalls up to 12 feet in height shall be allowed if the front, side and rear setbacks are at least 30 feet.
2. Metal sidewalls up to 10 feet in height shall be allowed if the side and rear setbacks are at least 20 feet, and the front setback is at least 30 feet.
3. Metal sidewalls up to 8 feet in height shall be allowed if the side and rear setbacks are at least 10 feet, and the front setback is at least 30 feet.
(1)
Conditional use permit. In all zoning districts, size, height, design and setback requirements for accessory structures may be modified by CUP approval in accordance with Vol. II, § 1-16-12(D)(4). (2) Neighborhood petition. In the RS-54 and RS-54M districts, metal sidewall height may be increased to 15 feet with a minimum 10 foot side and/or rear setback; and/or building height may be increased to 25 feet; and/or maximum accessory structure size may be increased to 5,000 square feet if 100% of the property owners of adjacent properties and 50% of the property owners of those properties within 80 feet of the adjacent properties agree with the proposed increase(s) through a neighborhood petition that is drafted, signed and acknowledged in accordance with Development Services Department standards. ADJACENT PROPERTIES shall be defined as property adjoining the subject property and/or property directly across the street, private road or road easement from the subject property.
(Ord. 1402, passed 5-6-2014)
