§ 17.7.020 STANDARDS.

   Residential accessory structures shall comply with all requirements for the principal dwelling , except where specifically modified by this Code, and shall comply with the following limitations:

   A.   Accessory structures are limited to a maximum ground floor area of 720 square feet;

   B.   Accessory structures shall not be located in any required front  yard ;

   C.   Accessory structures shall not be located closer than five feet to any side or rear property line;

   D.   Attached accessory structures which are open on three or more sides such as a patio cover shall not be located closer than five feet to the rear property line and shall comply with the required side and front  setbacks for the principal building ;

   E.   Detached accessory structures shall not be located within six feet of the principal building or other accessory building on the same lot ;

   F.   Any accessory structure attached to the principal building , excepting those that are open on three or more sides, must comply with all setbacks for the principal building (attached means wall-to-wall or any permanent roof attachment such as a breezeway); and

   G.   Portable metal structures that require no assembly, such as shipping containers, are prohibited in residential zones beyond 60 days; and

   H.   No accessory structure shall encroach upon or interfere with the use of adjoining property or public right-of-way, including but not limited to streets , alleys and public and/or private easements .

(Ord. 2009-01, passed 3-9-2009; Ord. 2013-3, passed 5-22-2013; Ord. 2023-03, passed 5-22-2023)