University Place City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 19
30 ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES
§ 19.30.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to allow certain accessory uses and structures and provide standards for their regulation.
(Ord. 307 § 2, 2001; Ord. 394 § 1, 2003; Ord. 443 § 1 (Exh. A), 2005; Ord. 607 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 741 § 1 (Exh. E), 2020)
§ 19.30.020 Accessory uses not in this chapter.
See the following sections for specific development standards for accessory uses not included in this chapter. They are:
Home Occupations | See UPMC § 19.70.050 |
Accessory Dwelling Units | See UPMC § 19.70.010 |
Day Care Facilities | See UPMC § 19.70.040 |
Agricultural Uses and Animals | See UPMC § 19.70.030 |
Drive-Through and Drive-Up Facilities | See UPMC § 19.70.130 |
Signs | See Chapter 19.75 UPMC |
Temporary Uses/Temporary Housing Units | See Chapter 19.35 UPMC |
(Ord. 307 § 2, 2001; Ord. 394 § 1, 2003; Ord. 443 § 1 (Exh. A), 2005; Ord. 455 § 1 (Exh. A), 2005; Ord. 607 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 741 § 1 (Exh. E), 2020)
§ 19.30.030 General standards.
Accessory uses and structures customarily incidental to either principal residential or nonresidential structures are allowed in zone classifications unless otherwise provided herein. The following provisions apply to all zone classifications:
A.
In all zones there shall be no limit as to the number of accessory uses allowed on a lot; provided:
1.
The accessory use is not excluded from locating in the zone classification; and
2.
The accessory use meets all regulatory requirements.
B.
Accessory uses and structures, other than fences and retaining walls, are prohibited from locating on a lot prior to a legal principal use.
1.
Except as otherwise provided in this code, it is unlawful to construct, erect, or locate private garages, sheds, or other accessory structures in any zone classification without a lawfully permitted principal use on the same lot of record.
2.
Refer to Chapter 19.45 UPMC for regulations governing the placement of accessory uses.
C.
All accessory uses and structures must be customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal building or use of the lot upon which it is located; except that accessory surface parking and underground parking structures may be located on parcels zoned R1 when the R1 zoned properties are part of the project site, and that parking is accessory to a permitted use on an abbutting parcel zoned MU-U/I75.
D.
Where there is a question regarding the inclusion of or exclusion of a particular accessory use within any zone classification, the Director shall have the authority to make the final determination. The determination shall be based upon the general standards of this section and on an analysis of the compatibility of the use or structure with the predominant surrounding land use pattern and with the permitted principal uses of the zone classification.
(Ord. 307 § 2, 2001; Ord. 394 § 1, 2003; Ord. 443 § 1 (Exh. A), 2005; Ord. 607 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 741 § 1 (Exh. E), 2020; Ord. 756 § 2 (Exh. A), 2022)
§ 19.30.040 Accessory use list.
A.
The following table lists accessory uses permitted in each zone classification. Zones are shown in the row heading and accessory use types are shown in the left column.
Use Types Accessory | Zone Classification | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R1 | R2 | MF | POS | MU-O | NC | MU-N45 | MU-U75 | MU | MU-C110 | MU-U/I75 | MU-M | |
Antennas and satellite dishes for private telecommunication services | x | x | x | |||||||||
Antennas and satellite dishes for commercial telecommunication services | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||
Decks and patios | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Carports and garages for use by occupants of premises without fee, attached or detached | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Storage buildings for yard maintenance equipment and household goods | x | x | x | x | ||||||||
Facilities used in ground maintenance | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||
Greenhouses – Noncommercial | x | x | x | |||||||||
Minor auto repair | x | x | x | |||||||||
Food service facilities for use primarily by employees with no exterior advertisement of the facility | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||
Incidental storage of raw materials and finished products sold or manufactured on site | x | |||||||||||
Off-site accessory parking and parking structures to serve developments on parcels zoned MU-U/I75 | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||||||
On-site hazardous waste treatment and storage | x | |||||||||||
Private docks and mooring facilities | x | x | x | |||||||||
Retaining walls, freestanding walls and fences | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Temporary waste piles authorized by a solid waste permit | x | |||||||||||
Small scale composting facility to handle less than 10 cubic yards | x | x | x | x | ||||||||
Solid waste dumpsters | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||
Level 1 and 2 battery and electric vehicle charging stations in nonresidential zones | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||
Donation and recycle collection boxes1 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||||
Yard sales2 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||||
Little free libraries | x | x | x | |||||||||
Notes | |
|---|---|
1 | Subject to compliance with applicable design standards for trash and recycling receptacles |
2 | Subject to temporary use permit and standards in UPMC § 19.35.020(C)(1) |
B.
In addition to the accessory use types permitted in subsection (A) of this section, the following accessory uses are permitted subject to the performance standards listed below:
1.
Major auto repair is permitted only subject to the following provisions on any residential premises in any zone district:
a.
Work shall be limited to the repair and maintenance of vehicles currently registered to occupant(s) residing at that residence. This limitation precludes auto repair on residential premises by any commercial entity or for commercial purposes.
b.
Such work shall be conducted on no more than one vehicle at any one time.
c.
Such work shall only be done within an enclosed structure (such as a garage) or in an area which is screened from public view and neighboring properties.
d.
Such work shall be done only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
e.
Such work shall not be done in a street or public right-of-way.
f.
Storage of parts, equipment, or other supplies needed for the repair of the vehicle on the premises must be kept within an enclosed structure or in an area screened from public view (i.e., public right-of-way) and neighboring properties.
g.
Upon completion of any work allowed by this section, the property shall be cleaned of all debris, oil, grease, gasoline, cloths, rags, and equipment or material used in the work, and shall be left in such a condition that no hazard to persons or property shall remain.
2.
Parking or storage of inoperable vehicles subject to the following:
a.
No person owning, leasing, renting, occupying, being in possession or having charge of any residentially used or zoned property in the City, including vacant lots, shall retain or store outdoors an inoperable vehicle for more than seven consecutive or nonconsecutive days, except as may be permitted by any other City ordinance, subject to the following:
(1)
No more than one unenclosed or unscreened inoperable vehicle may be on a property at any one time.
(2)
Storage of inoperable vehicles for any period greater than seven days shall be within an enclosed structure or screened from neighboring properties and the public right-of-way by a solid fence or approved Level I landscaping pursuant to Chapter 19.65 UPMC.
3.
Commercial Vehicles. Commercial vehicles licensed to exceed 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW) and semi-trucks, semi-cabs, tractor trailers or heavy equipment shall not be parked or stored in a residential area whether on a street, private or public property. This provision does not apply to temporary parking for delivery, pick-up, moving or service activities. Heavy construction/development equipment may only be parked on a site that is in the process of being developed.
4.
Recreational Vehicles and Other Equipment. The outdoor storage or parking of any combination of two (total) currently licensed motorized or nonmotorized boats or motorized or nonmotorized recreation vehicles is permitted; provided, that they do not interfere with the vision of drivers entering a street from a private driveway by causing a safety hazard for vehicular and pedestrian traffic and that they are maintained in a clean, well-kept condition that does not detract from the appearance of the surrounding area. Nonmotorized recreation vehicles include but are not limited to camper trailers, tent trailers, boat and recreation vehicle trailers. Nonmotorized recreation vehicles do not include bicycles and similar nonmotorized sports equipment.
a.
Storage of additional boats and/or nonmotorized recreation vehicles shall, where possible, either be within an enclosed structure or screened from neighboring properties and the public right-of-way by a solid fence or approved Level I landscaping pursuant to Chapter 19.65 UPMC. Storage of additional vehicles is prohibited in required front or side yard setbacks.
b.
No recreational vehicle or travel trailer may be used for habitation except as follows:
(1)
One recreational vehicle or travel trailer may be used as a temporary dwelling on private residential property already containing another dwelling unit when the owner or user of the recreational vehicle or travel trailer is a nonresident visiting a resident of that property.
(2)
Habitation of the recreational vehicle or travel trailer may be permitted for up to five days without a permit and for an extended period not to exceed 14 days upon issuance of a recreational vehicle use permit by the City.
(3)
No more than one recreational vehicle/travel trailer use permit may be granted within any six-month period.
(4)
Habitation of recreational vehicles is not permitted in the public right-of-way.
(5)
Exceptions may be made for serious illness in accordance with Chapter 19.35 UPMC, Temporary Uses/Temporary Housing Units.
(6)
Recreational vehicles/travel trailers meeting the requirements of this section shall:
(A)
Be kept in a side or rear yard and screening from abutting properties is encouraged. If the vehicle cannot be stored in a side or rear yard due to site constraints, the vehicle shall be parked off site.
(B)
Be on a hard surface.
(C)
Not be located in the public right-of-way.
(Ord. 307 § 2, 2001; Ord. 394 § 1, 2003; Ord. 443 § 1 (Exh. A), 2005; Ord. 597 § 1 (Exh. A), 2011; Ord. 607 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 688 § 1 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 741 § 1 (Exh. E), 2020; Ord. 756 § 2 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 779 § 2, 2024)
§ 19.30.050 Accessory uses applicable to principal uses in more than one zone.
Repealed by Ord. 688.
(Ord. 307 § 2, 2001; Ord. 394 § 1, 2003; Ord. 443 § 1 (Exh. A), 2005; Ord. 597 § 1 (Exh. A), 2011; Ord. 607 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012)
