Planning commission approval is not required for permitted uses unless the city inspector deems the circumstances of the application to be of a nature that would cause concern or be of special interest to the community. The city inspector may, at his discretion, add such application to the planning commission agenda for discussion. Property, buildings and structures shall be used only for the following purposes:
Accessory sign. Subject to the requirements set forth in title 15 of this code.
Carports. Subject to the following conditions:
A. Application for a building permit shall be made by the owner or lessee of the subject property, or agent or either, or by a licensed contractor employed in connection with the proposed work in accordance with the requirements set forth in chapter 19.52 of this title.
B. The supporting structure of the carport shall not violate the required side yard setback.
C. Carports shall be located only over existing driveways.
D. Carports shall be kept in an attractive state, in good repair, and in a safe and sanitary condition.
E. Carports shall be constructed, erected or installed to conform with the requirements of the city building code and shall be of an acceptable design and appearance compatible with the primary building on the property.
F. Carports shall not exceed fourteen feet (14') in width for a single garage and/or driveway, or twenty six feet (26') in width for a double garage and/or driveway, or the width of such driveways plus an additional two feet (2'). All roof width measurements shall be from the eave line.
G. Carports shall not exceed ten feet (10') in height as measured from the ground to the eave line. Further, such carport shall not exceed twenty four feet (24') in total length.
H. Carports shall be permanently open on two (2) sides from grade surface to the eave line, except that all portions of carports which extend into the required front yard setback shall be permanently open on three (3) sides from grade surface to the eave line.
I. Carports shall comply with front yard setback requirements, except that carports used in conjunction with single-family dwellings shall be permitted to extend into the required front yard setback area; however, carports shall be permitted no closer than five feet (5') from the right of way line of a public or private street.
Home occupation, type A. Applicants must meet the following conditions:
A. Activity must be conducted entirely in the main residence.
B. No client visitors.
C. No change in appearance of residence, including parking.
D. The applicant shall meet the license requirements set forth in title 5 of this code.
New and/or replacement accessory buildings and structures, including all buildings and structures in the rear yard (includes house, detached garage, patio covers and all other buildings and structures not otherwise listed in this section), are subject to the following conditions:
A. Maximum Number: No limitation on number.
B. Maximum Size: The total square footage of all accessory buildings, including a private detached garage, cannot exceed two thousand four hundred (2,400) square feet or twenty percent (20%) of the available rear yard, whichever is the lesser, as measured from the rear walls of the house to the rear property line.
C. Maximum Height: The top plate height shall not exceed ten feet (10') with the standard six foot (6') side setback, or thirteen feet (13') with an additional side setback of two feet (2') per each one foot (1') of height above ten feet (10'). The roof shall not exceed the maximum height of the house and shall have a minimum pitch of four (4) in twelve (12).
D. Location; Rear Yard: Accessory buildings and structures shall be located in the rear yard.
E. Property Line Setbacks: Setbacks are as set forth in section 19.16.040 of this chapter.
F. Materials Of Construction: An accessory building or structure cannot be constructed using corrugated, galvanized or exposed exterior metal material.
G. Construction Of Main Building Required: No accessory building or structure shall be constructed upon a lot until the construction of the main building has actually commenced.
H. Occupancy: Occupancy of all accessory buildings and structures shall be limited to the owner and/or occupants of the main residence.
I. Location; Across Lot Lines: No accessory building or structure shall be located across lot lines separating two (2) or more dwellings or buildings regardless of ownership or tenancy status of the lots.
J. Access: Access to the accessory building or structure shall be limited to the lot it occupies.
If the building or structure is to be used in a home occupation, type B, the applicant must meet all of the requirements set forth for home occupation, type B conditions in section 19.16.020 of this chapter. Accessory buildings and structures cannot be used for commercial activities.
Perimeter fence. Subject to the requirements set forth in title 16 of this code.
Portable buildings. May be placed within a utility easement along the side and rear lot lines, but the property owner shall be responsible for any expense incurred by the city in moving the building in order to gain access to the easement.
Site built, single-family dwelling.
Temporary buildings.
Truck gardening, including the keeping of poultry, not more than two (2) horses, but not the raising of livestock. (Ord. 1007 §2, 2005: Ord. 968 §1, 2002: Ord. 872 §1, 1998: Ord. 846 §1, 1998: Ord. 832 §1, 1997)