The purpose of this chapter is to provide site standards for the placement of detached accessory structures in all R (residential) districts. Both enclosed and unenclosed accessory structures, as defined in Chapter 14.02, are subject to the regulations contained herein.

(Ord. No. 2018-440, § 1, 3-13-2018)

A.

Accessory structures may not be located in a required front yard setback area, with the exception of a single arbor-style entry element as provided in Chapter 14.72.

B.

Accessory structures may be located on other areas of a property as outlined in Table 1:

1.

When an accessory structure is located in a side yard setback area, it shall be screened from off-site view with solid fencing which is not lower in height than the accessory structure and which is constructed in conformance with the provisions of Chapter 14.72 of this title.

2.

When an accessory structure is located in the main structure's building envelope, the height limit may be extended up to eighteen (18) feet if the additional height is necessary to establish architectural compatibility with the main structure.

3.

When a basement is located under an enclosed accessory structure, the floor area of that basement shall count toward the maximum size limit specified in Table 1.

(Ord. No. 2018-440, § 1, 3-13-2018; Ord. No. 2018-447, § 1, 7-10-2018)

In addition to compliance with the maximum allowable coverage and floor area ratio as provided by the subject zone district, the maximum coverage within the required rear yard setback area for all accessory structures, or portions thereof, that exceed six feet in height shall be thirty-five (35) percent of the total rear yard setback area.

(Ord. No. 2018-440, § 1, 3-13-2018)

No portion of an accessory structure shall extend above or beyond a daylight plane as follows:

A.

The daylight plane starts at a height of six feet at the property line and proceeds inward at a 5:12 slope to a distance of ten (10) feet from the side and rear property lines;

B.

All appurtenances, including chimneys, vents and antennas, shall be within the daylight plane;

C.

The daylight plane is not applied to a side or rear property line when it abuts a public alley or public street.

(Ord. No. 2018-440, § 1, 3-13-2018)

A.

When an accessory structure is located in a required side yard setback, a minimum clearance of five feet is required. The clearance may be provided between the accessory structure and the main structure, or between the accessory structure and the property line.

B.

When an accessory structure exceeds six feet in height and is located in a required rear yard setback, a minimum clearance of ten (10) feet is required between the accessory structure and the main structure, and a minimum clearance of five feet is required between accessory structures.

C.

For the purposes of this section, clearance is measured from outside edge of wall of each structure.

(Ord. No. 2018-440, § 1, 3-13-2018)

A.

Up to five percent of the lot area, but not more than five hundred (500) square feet, may be occupied by a detached accessory structure, such as an arbor (gazebo) or pergola (trellis) structure, that is open on all sides, with such area not being counted as lot coverage in residential zoning districts.

B.

No more than two hundred (200) square feet of an open accessory structure which is exempt from lot coverage, as provided in subsection (A) above, may have a solid roof.

C.

Accessory structures allowed by this section are subject to the rear yard coverage limitation as proscribed in Section 14.15.030.

(Ord. No. 2018-440, § 1, 3-13-2018)