(A) Accessory buildings for agriculture use in residential land use classifications are subject to CR-AG Standards and shall have an agricultural assessment per the County Assessor’s office.
(B) The maximum accessory building height on parcels less than three-fourths acres shall not exceed the height of the principal building or 20 feet, whichever is greater. The maximum accessory building height on parcels three-fourths acres and larger shall not exceed 35 feet.
(C) The maximum accessory building footprints for all accessory buildings combined shall be limited to 10% of the total (gross) lot area and shall not exceed 5,000 square feet except where a special use permit has been issued.
(D) Except as herein provided, no accessory building shall project beyond the primary dwelling unit along any street, road or public/private easement for all lots that are one-half acre or less.
(E) Accessory buildings shall be located at least ten feet apart from all other buildings and, all other structures with a roof shall meet setback requirements.
(F) Structures that do not meet the definition of accessory buildings shall be approved by the Zoning Administrator (through the same notice and hearing process established in § 150.026(B)(2)(c)), as long as the structure or structures are no larger than is reasonably necessary to serve a use allowed on the lot. The determination of what is reasonably necessary shall be based upon generally accepted standards associated with the proposed use. Any accessory structure with a roof shall not be allowed within the setbacks applicable to the parcel except as allowed under § 150.173(D).
(G) No lot shall be divided, either through subdivision or through a claim of exemption to Chapter 151, if an existing accessory building or structure on the lot would exceed the standards under this section if so divided unless said building is modified or removed to comply with the standards.
(H) Open and uncovered swimming pools, hot tubs or spas may occupy a required rear yard setback provided that they are not located closer than five feet to the rear or side lot or property line or from any building; provided that all building codes are adhered to and are surrounded by an approved wall or fence. When approved by the building official, an automatic safety cover meeting ASTMF 1346 Standard Performance Specifications may be used as an alternative to the approved wall or fence in order to satisfy the requirements for barriers surrounding swimming pools on the premises of Group R, Division 3 Occupancies (single-family residential). All hot tubs and spas shall have an approved safety cover.
(I) Applicants wishing to exceed the standards of this subchapter may apply to the Zoning Administrator for a special use permit following the procedures in § 150.026(B)(2)(c) and (B)(2)(d), along with a non-refundable application fee.
(Ord. 2010-018, passed - -) Penalty, see § 150.999