Chapter 10.26 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES

This Chapter establishes standards for the development and use of all accessory structures that are necessarily or customarily incidental to an allowed primary use. The development standards are intended to ensure that accessory structures located in any zone do not adversely impact either adjacent parcels or the surrounding neighborhood, and are developed in a manner which protects the integrity of the zone. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

The construction and/or relocation of accessory structures shall require a building permit to ensure compliance with the regulations described in this Chapter. Flag poles not erected upon a building and not more than 15 feet in height, storage sheds, and other similar accessory structures and uses which do not exceed a gross floor area of 120 square feet and are not more than one story and 12 feet in height shall be exempt from this building permit requirement. However, any such exempted accessory structure shall meet the requirements of this Zoning Code for use, placement on the parcel, and height and size. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

• A. Height. The height of an accessory structure shall be limited to one story and 12 feet in height.

• B. Setbacks. All accessory structures shall meet the setback requirements for the zone in which they are located.

• C. Contribution toward Lot Coverage. The total square footage of all accessory structures on a lot, including any exempt structures, shall contribute toward the calculation of total lot coverage for each specific zone.

• D. Projections. Projection of accessory structures into required setback areas shall be allowed pursuant to the provisions of Section 10.24.020 (Permitted Projections into Required Setback Areas).

E. Architectural Consistency. All accessory structures on a permanent foundation shall be consistent in exterior appearance with the primary structure through the use of similar/matching exterior paint colors, material types, and architectural styles. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

A. Type Permitted and Allowed Locations.

1. Permanent Canopy Structures - Residential Zones. Canopies and canopy structures shall be permitted within rear yard areas only. Such structures shall have an area of no greater than 144 square feet, a height no greater than 10 feet, and a length on any one side of no greater than 12 feet.

2. Shade Umbrellas - Residential Zones. Shade umbrellas with a maximum diameter of 10 feet are allowed in all yard areas and shall not project onto adjacent properties or right-of-way.

3. Decorative Canopies - All Zones. Decorative canopies and awnings constructed as a component or feature of an overall architectural design are allowed as architectural projections, subject to the provisions of Section 10.24.020 (Permitted Projections into Required Setback Areas).

4. Temporary Canopies and Canopy Structures - Residential Zones. In all residential zones, temporary canopies and canopy structures may be erected in any yard area for a private outdoor social event sponsored by the residents of

the subject property. All such canopies must be secured in a manner to prevent wind from dislocating them. The use of such structures shall be limited to less than 48 hours in any one-month period.

5. Temporary Canopies and Canopy Structures - Non-Residential Zones. Temporary canopies and canopy structures, of any size, may be erected in any non-residential zone in any location on a parcel subject to the issuance of a Temporary Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 10.96 (Temporary Use Permits). All such canopies must be secured in a manner to prevent wind from dislocating them.

• B. Canopies and Canopy Structures - Prohibitions.

1. In all residential zones, no canopy and canopy structures shall be located within any front yard, side yard, or driveway area, except as provided above.

2. Reflective or mirrored type covering material shall be prohibited.

• C. Repair and Maintenance. Canopies and canopy structures shall be maintained in good condition. Any structure considered to be in disrepair, as determined by the Director, shall be repaired, replaced, or removed from the site.

• D. Exemptions.

1. Any children’s play structure with a canopy structure under 52 square feet in area is exempt from the requirements of this Section.

2. Exempt from this section are temporary freestanding shade structures that are used for less than four hours in any one-week period in conjunction with the noncommercial washing and waxing of personal vehicles that are owned or operated by resident(s) at the subject property; such temporary freestanding shade structures may be located in a required front setback, street side setback, or driveway area during such four-hour period. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

• A. Prohibited. Outdoor accessory donation boxes shall be prohibited in all zones.

• B. Removal Required. Any outdoor accessory donation box existing on or before December 31, 2014 shall be considered nonconforming and shall be removed by June 30, 2015. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)