Accessory structures shall comply with the requirements of this chapter.

(Ord. 619, 2003)

A. Location and Number. Except as provided in Section 17.96.040, accessory structures shall be located within the rear or interior side yard. A maximum of two are permitted.

B. Height. The maximum allowable height is twenty (20) feet, except that no accessory structure shall exceed the height of the primary building.

C. Property Setbacks. For structures ten (10) feet or less in height there shall be a minimum five-foot setback along the side and rear property lines. For buildings greater than ten (10) feet in height there shall be a setback of five feet along each side property line and ten (10) feet along the rear property line.

D. Building Separation. Accessory structure shall be separated from the primary buildings by a minimum of six feet.

E. Building Size. The accessory structure(s) shall be limited to the greater of the following: twenty (20) percent of the floor area (excluding garage) for the primary building or four hundred eighty (480) square feet. In no case shall the accessory structure occupy more than twenty (20) percent of the rear yard. The building size limitation shall be considered the maximum allowable area permitted for all accessory structures.

F. Exterior Finish. The accessory structure shall have a exterior finish that is residential in character.

(Ord. 642 § 1, 2005)

A. Location and Number. Except as provided in Section 17.96.040, accessory structures may be located anywhere the primary structure may be placed. There is no limit to the number of permitted accessory structures.

B. Height. Accessory structures shall comply with the height provisions in the underlying zone for the primary structure.

C. Setbacks. Accessory structures shall comply with the setback provisions in the underlying zone for the primary structure.

D. Building Size. There is no limitation.

(Ord. 642 § 1, 2005)

A. Portable accessory structures, as defined by this title, shall be structurally sound and shall be anchored. Such structures shall be maintained in good condition using only original manufacturer’s coverings. No plastic sheeting, tarpaulins, or other materials shall be used as a covering. Such structures shall meet all applicable Uniform Building Code requirements.

B. In residential zones, one portable accessory structure, used as a private garage, as defined by this title, may be located within the side portion of a front yard, but must maintain the required front and side yard setbacks, including clear vision setbacks for corner lots.

C. If located within a rear yard the following setbacks apply: for structures ten (10) feet or less in height there shall be a minimum five-foot setback along the side and rear property lines. For structures greater than ten (10) feet in height there shall be a setback of five feet along each side property line and ten (10) feet along the rear property line.

D. In commercial and industrial zones, portable accessory structures may be located on any portion of the lot or parcel, subject to applicable setback and Building Code requirements. (Ord. 642 § 1, 2005)