A. Permit Requirements. Except as otherwise exempt in Section 17.70.030B, accessory structures located in single-family and two (2)-family zoning districts require plan check as described in Section 17.12.030 (Plan Check). When located in multi-family, mixed-use, and non-residential zoning districts, non-exempt accessory structures require comprehensive design review as described in Section 17.12.150 (Comprehensive Design Review).
B. Exemptions. The following accessory structures are exempt from planning entitlements provided they comply with listed requirements. Exempt accessory structures may require ministerial building permits in keeping with the uniform building codes adopted by the City of Pinole.
1. Enclosed and/or solid-roofed accessory structures that are less than one hundred and twenty (120) square feet in size with no portion of the structure equal to or greater than eight (8) feet in height and subject to compliance with the following requirements.
a. Accessory structures shall not be located in a required front yard.
b. In order to maintain necessary fire breaks, all combustible accessory structures shall be set back a minimum of three (3) feet from side and rear property lines with a minimum six (6)-foot separation between any structures.
2. Landscape features that are less than one hundred and twenty (120) square feet in size with no portion of the feature equal to or greater than eight (8) feet in height and subject to compliance with the following requirement.
a. In order to maintain necessary fire breaks, combustible landscape features shall be set back a minimum of three (3) feet from all interior property lines with a minimum six (6)-foot separation between any structures.
3. Play equipment. Structures and surfaces used for recreational purposes including play structures, jungle gyms, and non-illuminated sports courts such as tennis and basketball courts.
4. Deck/patio. A detached porch or platform that is generally constructed with wood, concrete or stone that is above the grade or located over a basement or story below.
5. Pool/spa. Any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing. Swimming pool includes in-ground and above-ground structures and includes, but is not limited to, hot tubs, spas, portable spas, and non-portable wading pools.
6. Consistent with Chapter 17.72, solar facilities are exempt from regulations such as setback, size, and location unless the Building Official has determined that the placement therein will have a specific adverse impact upon the public health or safety, as defined in state law. (Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)