Any accessory use permitted in an R-3 District may occupy a part of the principal building, occupy a separate accessory structure or constitute an accessory land use, provided such building, structure or use complies with the regulations set forth below:
(a) Distances from Accessory Uses to Buildings and Streets. The minimum distances from accessory uses such as storage garages, parking areas, driveways, walks and recreation areas to walls of principal buildings, streets and the project boundaries shall not be less than set forth in Schedule 1264.09(b). The following definitions shall apply to terms used in this section:
(1) “Main wall.” The outside walls of a principal building which contain the primary windows of any living, family or dining room.
(2) “End wall.” Any outside walls of a principal building not considered to be a main wall. End walls may be blank or contain windows not considered to be primary windows.
Schedule 1264.09(b)
ACCESSORY USE SETBACKS | ||||
Accessory Use | Minimum Distance | |||
From Main Wall | From End Wall | From Street Right-of-Way | From Project Boundary | |
(1) Accessory building, garage | 30 feet | 10 feet | NP in front yard | 12 feet |
(2) Parking areas | 20 feet | 10 feet | 30 feet | 20 feet |
(3) Circulation drives | 30 feet | 10 feet | 30 feet(a) | 10 feet |
(4) Public walkways | 15 feet | 10 feet | 3 feet | 10 feet |
(5) Active recreation areas, including swimming pools | 40 feet | 30 feet | NP in front yard | 15 feet |
(a) Only when traversing the front yard to provide access to a parking area in a side or rear yard. NP = Not Permitted. | ||||
(c) Fences and Walls. Fences and walls may be erected in an R-3 District in compliance with the regulations set forth in Section 1294.08, except for fences erected as enclosures for swimming pools, which shall comply with the regulations set forth in Sections 1478.07 and 1478.09 of the Building and Housing Code.
(d) Swimming Pools. Swimming pools operated without charge and not for profit shall be permitted for the exclusive use of household tenants and guests in an R-3 District, provided the pool is located on the same lot as the building or buildings served. Such swimming pool shall be constructed and operated in accordance with the requirements set forth in Chapter 1478 of the Building and Housing Code and all other applicable City regulations.
(e) Family Day Care, Type B. Family Day Care, Type B shall comply with the standards in Section 1262.08(f).
(h) Parking and Storage of Vehicles. Parking and vehicle storage shall be provided according to the requirements of Chapter 1292.
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01.)