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 Code of Ordinances
 Title 17. Zoning
 Chapter 17.44. Supplementary Provisions

§ 17.44.010. Accessory buildings  

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  • Accessory buildings are allowed as authorized in this section and are subject to the following provisions.

    A. Use. Accessory buildings may be used as garages, workshops, storerooms, utility rooms, playhouses and other similar uses that are in conjunction with the principal use of the property.

    B. Building Location. An accessory building to a residential use of property or to a use permitted in the R-1 or R-2 zone may not be located within a required front, rear, or side yard.

    C. Height and Setback Requirements for Buildings Which Are Accessory to Residential Uses of Property and to Uses Permitted in the R-1 or R-2 Zone. An accessory building to a residential use of property or to a use permitted in the R-1 or R-2 zone shall not exceed a height of twenty (20) feet. An accessory building that is twelve (12) feet or less in height may be located within five feet of a rear or side lot line. An accessory building that is between twelve (12) feet and sixteen (16) feet in height may be located no closer than seven and one-half feet from a side or rear property line. An accessory building that is between sixteen (16) and twenty (20) feet in height may be located no closer than ten (10) feet from a side or rear property line.

    D. Accessory Buildings and Home Occupations. Accessory buildings may be used for home occupation purposes subject to the provisions in Section 17.44.130.

    E. Building Permits for Accessory Uses. A building permit for an accessory use to a residential use of property may be issued only:

    1. After there is a residential use already on the property, or

    2. At the same time or after a building permit for a residential use of property is issued.

    F. Exterior Appearance and Color of the Accessory Building. For accessory buildings which require a building permit, the siding of the accessory building shall match the exterior appearance and color of the siding of the main building or dwelling on the property.

    G. Garage or Carport.

    1. Each new single-family residential dwelling and manufactured home on an individual lot shall have either a garage or carport located on the same lot with the single-family dwelling or manufactured home as required in Section 17.12.020 and Section 17.16.020.

    2. The garage or carport shall be completed prior to occupancy of the single-family dwelling or manufactured home, except that one time period, not to exceed ninety (90) days, may be granted by the planning commission, upon submittal of a request by the owner of the single-family dwelling or manufactured home.

(Ord. 320 § 4, 2004: Ord. 283 § 3, 2001: Ord. 273 § 5.010, 1998)