To provide appropriate locations where low density residential neighborhoods may be established, maintained, and protected. The regulations also permit the establishment, with proper controls, of public and semipublic uses such as churches, schools, libraries, parks, and playgrounds which serve the needs of families. The regulations are intended to prohibit those uses that would be harmful to a single-family residential neighborhood. (Ord. 97-06 § 15-1)

Accessory uses and buildings on lots where a main dwelling exists, or for which a building permit has been issued.

Home gardens and fruit trees, keeping of household pets, etc., but not agricultural industry, or business, or the keeping of domestic animals or fowl.

Single-family dwellings and manufactured homes as defined herein. (Ord. 2008-11 § 1: Ord. 2007-01 § 1: Ord. 97-06 § 15-2)

"Child nursery", as defined herein. The dwelling shall be the permanent residence of the operator. The land use authority will determine the maximum number of children to be allowed, and other requirements, depending upon specific conditions relating to the request.

Parking shall be as required by the land use authority. All other requirements of the zone shall be complied with.

Church.

"Home occupation", as defined herein, and approved by the land use authority staff, or as may be recommended to the land use authority for hearing.

Keeping of livestock animals or fowl subject to the conditions found in the modifying regulations of this zone.

Park or playground.

Public buildings.

Public utilities, including cable television.

School.

Second dwelling - subject to modifying regulations in section 17.64.060 of this chapter.

Other uses recommended by the land use authority as being in harmony with the intent of the zone and similar in nature to the above listed uses. (Ord. 2009-12 § 1: Ord. 2008-11 § 1: Ord. 97-06 § 15-3)

No building, shall be erected to a height greater than thirty five feet (35'), and no accessory building shall be erected to a height greater than twenty feet (20') without a conditional use permit approved by the land use authority. (Ord. 2008-11 § 1: Ord. 2004-35 § 1: Ord. 97-06 § 15-4)

 

 

Where a sidewalk and a driveway are located in the same setback of a dwelling, the garage setback shall be a minimum of twenty feet (20') from the back edge of the sidewalk to the garage. Where no sidewalk is located in the setback, or where a side entry garage has a minimum twenty foot (20') long driveway from the back edge of the sidewalk, the garage setback shall be the same as required for the dwelling unit. (Ord. 2017-07: Ord. 97-06 § 15-5)

   A.   Side yard setbacks on a “street side” shall be the same as for a front yard setback.

   B.   Accessory Structures (Non-habitable structures accessory to the primary residence)

      1.   Accessory Structures shall only be authorized concurrently or following the establishment of the primary residence.

      2.   An accessory garage may be attached to, or detached from, the primary building.

         a.   An accessory garage that is attached to a primary building shall meet all requirements for the location of the primary building.

         b.   All garages and other accessory buildings located within ten feet (10') of the primary building shall be considered attached and part of the primary building and the setback and height requirements applicable to the primary building shall apply.

         c.   An accessory garage that is detached from a primary building shall meet all requirements for the location of a detached accessory building, as provided.

         d.   The cumulative square footage of all accessory structures shall not be greater than twenty five percent (25%) of the rear yard area as measured from the rear wall line of the primary structure to the rear property line (pools excluded).

      3.   All garages and other accessory buildings located ten feet (10') or more away from the primary residence may be constructed five feet (5') from the side and rear property lines provided that.

         a.   Setbacks may be allowed to be reduced with clearance from city utility departments.

         b.   Structures permitted to have reduced setbacks shall only utilize 40% of the rear property line width.

         c.   Maximum Height: twenty feet (20') for structures with flat roofs and twenty-five feet (25') for structures with pitched roofs.

         d.   Projection beyond exterior walls shall not exceed twelve inches (12") into the area where openings are prohibited.

         e.   Stormwater runoff from the building shall not run onto adjacent property. Exception: Small accessory structures that are less than two hundred (200) square feet in area do not require a building permit unless; power, plumbing, or HVAC utilities are intended to be installed. A small accessory structure may be located in the rear yard, three feet (3') from side and rear property lines so long as the structure does not exceed ten feet (10') maximum height.

      4.   Accessory structures located on corner lots shall meet the required corner side yard setback applicable to the zone.

      5.   Accessory structures shall use finish materials colored to blend with the primary structure.

      6.   Accessory structures shall comply with the most recently adopted International Residential Code (IRC).

      7.   No shipping container, cargo container, shipping crate, box trailer or similar movable pieces of equipment or object shall be used as an accessory structure.

      8.   No utility connections or meters, separate from the primary residence, shall be allowed for accessory structures.

      9.   No accessory structure shall be used as a permanent dwelling unit.

      10.   No accessory structure shall be located in any required front yard setback.

   C.   Carports:

      1.   A building permit shall be required to construct or install all carports. Installations shall comply with the requirements of this section and the adopted Building Code, as applicable.

      2.   Any enclosed carport (a carport enclosed on more than 2 sides, or 60% of wall areas, whichever is less) shall comply with the required setbacks applicable to the primary residence.

      3.   Carports constructed completely of noncombustible materials may be allowed in the side and rear yard area so long as no portion of the carport structure is closer than two feet (2') to any side or rear property line. Reduced setbacks shall only be allowed with clearance from city utility departments.

      4.   Maximum height of a noncombustible carport shall not exceed fifteen feet (15') or the height of the primary structure, whichever is less.

      5.   Carports constructed from any combustible materials may be allowed in the required rear yard area when located ten feet (10') or more away from the primary residence. No portion of any such carport shall be closer than five feet (5') to any side or rear property line and shall not exceed twenty feet (20') in height.

      6.   No stormwater runoff from any carport shall be allowed to run onto adjacent properties.

      7.   Construction material of carports and awnings shall be color tones designed to blend/harmonize with the primary structure.

      8.   Carports shall always be well maintained and kept in good repair.

   D.   Awnings and Patio Covers:

      1.   A building permit shall be required to construct all awnings and patio covers.

      2.   Any enclosed awning or patio cover (a structure enclosed on more than 2 sides) shall comply with the required setbacks applicable to the primary residence.

      3.   Awnings and patio covers constructed of noncombustible materials may be allowed in the side and rear yard area so long as no portion of the awning/patio cover structure is closer than two feet (2') to any side or rear property line. Reduced setbacks shall only be allowed with clearance from city utility departments.

      4.   Awnings and patio covers constructed of any combustible materials may be allowed in the side and rear yard area so long as no portion of the awning/patio cover structure is closer than five feet (5') to any side or rear property line.

      5.   No stormwater runoff from any awning or patio cover shall be allowed to run onto adjacent property.

      6.   Construction material of awnings and patio covers shall be color tones designed to blend/harmonize with the primary structure.

      7.   Awnings and patio covers shall always be well maintained and kept in good repair.

      8.   Awnings proposed in front yard areas shall comply with section 17.20.090 of this title.

   E.   Swimming Pools:

      1.   A building permit shall be required to construct all hot tubs, swimming pools and swimming pool accessory features.

      2.   Swimming pools must be constructed and protected in compliance with the adopted International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC).

      3.   Swimming pools are allowed to be constructed within the prescribed setbacks and public utility easements with clearance from city utility departments.

         a.   Exception: Swimming pools proposed along the street facing front and side yards, and rear yards on double-fronted lots, shall not be constructed within public utility easements.

         b.   Swimming pools installed in street-facing yard areas will require a safety barrier compliant with the adopted International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC).

      4.   Swimming pools may be constructed within three feet (3') of property lines as measured from property line to water’s edge.

      5.   Pool equipment shall be placed in an area compliant with the Residential Electrical, Fuel and Gas Codes.

      6.   Privacy of neighboring properties shall be considered when installing accessory pool features such as slides, diving platforms, and faux rock. Pool amenities shall be placed at a height to distance ratio of 1:1 from property line until meeting the prescribed setback for the residential zone.

   F.   Domestic Livestock and Fowl:

      1.   On lots of less than two (2) acres in size, no large or medium sized animals shall be kept or maintained.

      2.   On lots of two (2) acres or more, domestic livestock shall be limited to one (1) domestic animal for each one-half acre.

      3.   On lots of less than two (2) acres, ten (10) hen chickens (no roosters) may be kept per ten thousand (10,000) square feet of lot area.

      4.   Residential lots may have one chicken run.

      5.   Chicken runs are limited to a maximum size of one hundred twenty (120) square feet and a maximum height of eight feet (8').

      6.   No chicken shall be allowed to roam outside the chicken run.

      7.   Household Pets: (See Title 6: Animals). (Ord. 2025-06 § 1: Ord. 2022-04 § 1: Ord. 2020-03 § 1: Ord. 2015-05: Ord. 2014-02: Ord. 2012-06: Ord. 2009-12 § 1: Ord. 2008-11 § 1: Ord. 2007-20 § 1: Ord. 2004-35 § 1: Ord. 99-23 § 1: Ord. 97-06 § 15-6)