Chapter 10.32

A. Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to establish the regulations that apply to accessory structures in residential zoning districts, and to specify the uses that are allowable as accessory to the primary use in residential zoning districts.

• B. Applicability. The standards established in this Chapter shall apply to the following:

1. Residential Accessory Structures, as defined in Title 10, Article 8 (Definitions).

2. Decks that exceed two hundred (200) square feet in area and exceed thirty inches (30") above the ground elevation, excluding above-ground pools. (Ord. 2024-001, 9-10-2024)

Except as otherwise provided in this Title, no special planning permit or entitlement shall be required for accessory structures that are consistent with the standards in this Chapter. (Ord. 2024-001, 9-10-2024)

• A. An accessory structure may only be constructed on a parcel with a legally allowed primary structure.

• B. For accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units used as a habitable space, please refer to Chapter 10.52 (Accessory Dwelling Unit) and Chapter 10.54 (Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit). (Ord. 2024-001, 9-10-2024)

Accessory structures shall conform to the same property development standards as main structures except as required by this Section.

A. Accessory structures shall not be located in the corner cutoff area as identified in Section 10.30.060 (Corner Cutoff Area).

B. Residential accessory structures shall be exempt from side and rear yard setback requirements identified in Article 2 if they comply with all of the following:

1. The accessory structure is less than one hundred and twenty (120) square feet in area;

2. The height of the accessory structure is twelve feet (12') or shorter, measured from plate line, provided the slope from the plate line to the roof ridge shall not exceed five (5) by twelve (12);

3. No plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or gas systems shall be allowed in or attached to the accessory structure; and

4. The accessory structure shall comply with California Building Code requirements.

C. Residential accessory structures shall comply with the setback requirements identified in Article 2 and California Building code requirements if any of the following apply:

1. The accessory structure is one hundred and twenty (120) square feet or greater in area;

2. The height of the accessory structure is taller than twelve feet (12'), measured from plate line, provided the slope from the plate line to the roof ridge shall not exceed five (5) by twelve (12); and

3. Plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or gas systems are in or attached to the accessory structure.

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D. Maximum Height. The maximum height of accessory structures shall be established in compliance with Article 2. The maximum height of accessory dwelling units shall be established in compliance with Chapter 10.52 (Accessory Dwelling Unit) and Chapter 10.54 (Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit).

E. Rental of Structure Prohibited. No accessory structure shall be rented for any purpose or otherwise used as an accessory dwelling unit unless developed and rented specifically in compliance with Chapter 10.52 (Accessory Dwelling Unit) and Chapter 10.54 (Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit). (Ord. 2024-001, 9-10-2024)