(A) Applicability.
(1) Detached structures. The provisions of this section apply to roofed structures, including but not limited to garages, carports, sheds, workshops, gazebos, and covered patios which are detached from and accessory to a main building on the site. These provisions also apply to detached, open, unroofed structures such as play equipment, and trellises, that are over 24 inches in height and decks whose finished floor is over 24 inches in height.
(2) Attached structures. The provisions of this section do not apply to accessory structures attached to a main building, which shall comply in all respects with the requirements of this Title applicable to the main building. Structures with a common wall or roof with the main building shall be considered part of the main building.
(3) Accessory dwelling units. Accessory dwelling units, attached or detached, are subject to the standards of § 23.22.040.
(B) Relation to existing structures. A detached accessory structure may only be constructed on a lot on which there is a permitted main building to which the accessory structure is related.
(C) Development standards. Accessory structures shall meet the development standards of the zoning district in which it is located except as follows:
(1) Maximum height. Accessory structures shall not exceed a height of 15 feet.
(2) Street side setbacks. Accessory structures less than four feet in height may be located within the required street side setback up to three feet from the street side lot line.
(3) Interior side and rear setbacks. Accessory structures shall be set back a minimum of three feet from any interior side or rear lot line.
(4) Rear yard coverage. Accessory structures shall not occupy more than 40% of the required rear yard setback area.
(D) Plumbing. Residential accessory structures may have the plumbing for laundry, water heaters, toilet, shower, and/or sink subject to the following limitations:
(1) Sinks are limited to single compartment sinks; multi-compartment kitchen type sinks are not allowed.
(2) Access to a bathroom must be from the exterior of the building only. No interior access is allowed.
(Ord. 4823, passed 1-22-24)