Chapter 21.43 — AWNINGS, CANOPIES, AND PATIO COVERS

Regulations applicable to awnings and patio covers as defined in Article 9 (General Definitions) are established to ensure that the development and use of awnings and canopies do not adversely impact abutting properties with respect to aesthetics and projections.

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

The provisions of Chapter 21.15 (Development Review) shall apply.

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

21.43.030 - Development standards.

A.

Awnings. Awnings shall comply with the setback encroachment allowances of architectural features such as cornices, eaves, and awnings per Table 21.41.130-1 (Allowed Projections into Setbacks).

B.

Attached Patio Covers in Residential Zoning Districts. Attached patio covers consistent with Subsection 21.42.030(C) (Attached Accessory Structures) shall comply with the following standards:

1.

Open Sides. Attached patio covers shall be open on two or more sides. Patio covers that are open on only one side or enclosed shall comply with the minimum requirements for setbacks associated with the structure.

2.

Allowed Encroachments. Attached patio covers shall comply with the setback encroachment allowances described in Section 21.41.130 (Projections into Setbacks), except eaves and cornices of patio covers shall comply with the setback encroachment allowances of architectural features such as eaves and cornices.

3.

Lot Coverage. Attached patio covers shall count toward maximum lot coverage requirements.

4.

Materials. Attached patio covers shall not use corrugated metal or fiberglass roofing materials except when accessory to a single-family use.

C.

Detached Patio Covers and Canopies in Residential Zoning Districts. Detached patio covers and canopies shall comply with the following standards:

1.

Location. In all residential zoning districts, canopies and detached patio covers shall not be located within any front yard, street side yard, or driveway.

2.

Setbacks. Setbacks for canopies and detached patio covers shall be the same as for detached accessory structures.

3.

Height. The maximum height for canopies and detached patio covers shall be no greater than ten feet.

4.

Projections. See Section 21.41.130 (Projections into Setbacks).

5.

Number. No residential property shall have more than three canopies and/or detached patio covers, regardless of size (small or large, as defined in Section 21.92.030 ["C" Definitions]).

6.

Lot Coverage. Canopies and detached patio covers shall count toward maximum lot coverage requirements.

7.

Materials. Reflective or mirrored type covering material shall be prohibited on canopies and detached patio covers.

8.

Repair and Maintenance. Canopies, canopy structures, and detached patio covers shall be maintained in good condition. Any structure considered to be in disrepair, as determined by the zoning administrator, shall be repaired, replaced, or removed from the site.

Small Canopies.

a.

The length on any one side of a small canopy, as defined in Section 21.92.030, shall not exceed twelve feet.

b.

Small canopies are not required to comply with maximum cumulative gross floor area requirements of detached accessory structures (Paragraph 21.33.040(C)1.a. and Paragraph 21.33.060(C)1.a.).

10.

Large Canopies. Large canopies, as defined in Section 21.92.030, shall comply with maximum cumulative gross floor area requirements of detached accessory structures (Paragraph 21.33.040(C)1.a. and Paragraph 21.33.060(C)1.a.).

11.

Modifications.

a.

Large Canopies and Detached Patio Covers. Modifications to standards for canopies or detached patio covers that are larger than one hundred twenty square feet may be approved through a development plan modification (Section 21.16.020). In approving such a request, the review authority shall consider impacts on the views, privacy, and other concerns of abutting property owners, and make the required findings (Subsection 21.16.020(D)).

b.

Small Canopies and Detached Patio Covers. Modifications to standards for canopies or detached patio covers that are one hundred twenty square feet or smaller may be approved through a site plan modification (Section 21.16.020). In approving such a request, the review authority shall consider impacts on the views, privacy, and other concerns of abutting property owners, and make the required findings (Subsection 21.17.020(C)).

12.

Modifications for Shelters for Recreational Vehicles, Boats, Campers, Travel Trailers, or Similar Recreational Vehicles.

a.

An application for a development plan modification (Section 21.16.020) shall be required for any canopy, carport, or similar shelter to be used for recreational vehicles, boats, campers, travel trailers, or similar vehicles, but specifically excluding automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and nontravel trailers, proposed to be placed:

i.

Within the interior side setback and rear setback (not allowed within the front setback and street side setback), or

ii.

Within the structure separations prescribed in Subsections 21.33.040(B) or 21.33.060(D).

b.

In approving such a request, the planning commission shall consider impacts on the views, privacy, and other concerns of abutting property owners, make the required findings (Subsection 21.16.020(D)), and find that:

i.

All of the materials used in the construction of the shelter are noncombustible (such as steel or aluminum).

ii.

The shelter structure is open on all four sides to prevent gasoline or other fuel fumes from collecting to a point where a heater or refrigerator pilot in the vehicle might ignite them.

iii.

The shelter structure does not exceed fourteen feet in height as measured from the top of floor to the ridge or highest point of the roof.

iv.

The shelter structure shall not be used for conducting maintenance on the vehicle (such as overhaul, draining of fluids, tune-ups or other mechanical work).

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)