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Yamhill City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 10

72 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES

§ 10.72.010 Application of Regulations.

The regulations herein set forth shall apply to all residential zones and to structures in any other zone used in connection with residential purposes.
(Ord. 454 §2, 2000)

§ 10.72.020 Height of Structure.

The maximum height of any accessory structure shall be that of any use allowed in the zone unless stipulated in this Title.
(Ord. 454 §2, 2000; Ord. 545, 7/9/2025)

§ 10.72.030 Front Yards and Yards Adjacent to Streets.

Any accessory structure, except fences, which has any portion extending above grade shall observe the yard requirements the same as the main building. This shall include a dwelling. A garage, whether attached to a residence or as a separate building on which the main opening is towards a street, shall be located not less than 20 feet from the property line bordering the street.
(Ord. 454 §2, 2000)

§ 10.72.040 Side Yards, Interior.

Accessory structures not attached to the main building located in an interior side yard shall be set back at least five feet from any lot line.
(Ord. 454 §2, 2000; Ord. 545, 7/9/2025)

§ 10.72.050 Rear Yards.

An accessory structure may be located within a required rear yard, but not closer than five feet to the rear property line measured from the eave line. Its location must comply with side yard requirements. In the case of an alley adjacent to a rear yard the accessory structure may be located no less than five feet from the right-of-way of the alley. An accessory structure located within a required rear yard shall be no more than 12 feet in height and its area shall be no greater than 200 square feet.
(Ord. 454 §2, 2000)

§ 10.72.060 Accessory Structures Attached to the Main Building.

Covered or enclosed accessory structures which are attached to the main building shall be considered as a portion of the main building except for certain projections, as provided in Chapter 10.76. Accessory structures shall be considered as being attached to the main building when any portion of the accessory structure is located within four feet of the main building.
(Ord. 454 §2, 2000; Ord. 545, 7/9/2025)

§ 10.72.070 Storage of Trailer Coaches, Camper Units, and Trailers.

Trailer coaches, camper units, and trailers shall not be stored in a required front or street side yard. For the purpose of this subsection the word "stored" relates to any unit which shall remain in a similar position for a period of 48 hours or more. (See Chapter 10.84 regarding the use of recreational vehicles as guest quarters.)
(Ord. 454 §2, 2000)

§ 10.72.080 Swimming Pools.

An uncovered swimming pool may be located in a required rear yard provided it is no closer than five feet to the rear property line. Any pool, either above or below ground, three feet deep or greater, shall be contained within a fenced or walled area. The fence or walled area shall be a minimum of four feet in height.
(Ord. 454 §2, 2000)