A. Residential Zoning Districts: Accessory structures are permitted by right in all residential zoning districts, subject to the following:
1. Dimensional Requirements:
a. The combined footprint of all accessory structures shall be no larger than the square foot area of the primary structure;
b. Accessory structures may not exceed the height of the primary structure, measured at the peak, or twenty feet (20') in height, whichever is greater;
c. Accessory structures shall not be located within the front yard setback, nor the corner setback as required by the underlying zoning district;
d. Container units, railroad cars, semitrailers, or the like shall not be used as or considered accessory structures;
e. Accessory structures greater than two hundred (200) square feet shall a maintain a minimum five foot (5') interior side and rear yard setback;
f. Accessory structures less than two hundred (200) square feet in size shall be subject to retaining all stormwater on site and maintaining the required fire separation of the building code;
g. In no event shall accessory structures be located within designated easements.
2. Nondimensional Requirements:
a. No accessory structure shall encroach upon or interfere with the use of any adjoining property or public right of way including, but not limited to, streets, alleys and public and private easements;
b. An accessory structure shall comply with all of the requirements of the international building code, as adopted. Building permits shall be obtained for accessory structures as required by adopted building codes;
c. An accessory structure that is nonconforming is subject to the provisions of section 17.01.170 of this title, when alteration, expansion or reconstruction is requested;
d. The erection of video programming receiving dishes or antennas shall meet the requirements of the federal communications commission.
3. Over The Air Reception Devices: All over the air reception devices, except as otherwise regulated by wireless communication facilities (title 15, chapter 15.42 of this code), shall meet the requirements of the federal communications commission.
B. Commercial And Mixed Use Zones: Accessory structures are permitted in all commercial and mixed use zoning districts, subject to the following:
1. The site shall maintain compliance with all development standards, including, but not limited to, setbacks, height, lot coverage, and landscaping requirements, of the underlying zoning district. All accessory structures shall comply with all requirements of the international building code. Building permits shall be obtained for accessory structures as required by adopted building codes.
2. All over the air reception devices, except as otherwise regulated by wireless communication facilities standards (see title 15, chapter 15.42 of this code), shall meet the requirements of the federal communications commission.
C. Industrial And Employment Zones: The following standards apply to accessory structures in the OP, LI, and I zoning districts:
1. The site shall maintain compliance with all development standards, including, but not limited to, setbacks, height, lot coverage, and landscaping requirements, of the underlying zoning district. All accessory structures shall comply with all requirements of the international building code. Building permits shall be obtained for accessory structures as required by adopted building codes.
2. All over the air reception devices, except as otherwise regulated by wireless communication facilities (title 15, chapter 15.42 of this code), shall meet the requirements of the federal communications commission. (Ord. 3075, 2021: Ord. 3044, 2020: Ord. 2896, 2011: Ord. 2846 § 1, 2008)
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