This chapter defines detached accessory structures on private property and establishes development standards for nonexempt structures. The purpose of this chapter is to protect public health, safety and welfare by maintaining safe distances between structures, establishing architectural compatibility between primary structures and certain types of accessory structures, and minimizing potential impacts associated with lot coverage, privacy, and maintenance of light and air space. (Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)
The requirements contained in this chapter shall apply to accessory structures on private property and shall be in addition to any other development standards contained elsewhere within the Zoning Code (e.g., lighting). Generally, this chapter regulates detached accessory structures that are larger than one hundred and twenty (120) square feet in size and/or taller than eight (8) feet in height. For the purposes of this title, accessory dwelling units are not considered accessory structures; accessory dwelling units are governed by the requirements of Chapter 17.70 (Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units) and are exempt from the requirements of this chapter. Accessory structures shall not contain cooking facilities or bathrooms or be used as a dwelling unit or accessory dwelling unit. Guest houses and pool houses that conform to the requirements of this chapter are considered accessory structures and not accessory dwelling units.
(Ord. 2020-04 § 2, 2020; Ord. 2010- 02 § 1 (part), 2010)
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