§ 17.32 — Rosemead Zoning Code

17.32.010 - Purpose and applicability. ¶

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 adjacent parcels or the surrounding neighborhood.

Any permitted accessory structure that does not require a city of Rosemead Building Permit, must meet the minimum requirements of this Code for use, placement on a parcel, height, and size.

(Ord. No. 931, § 5(Exh. A), 10-22-13)

17.32.020 - Permit requirements.

The construction and/or relocation of an accessory structure shall require Site Plan and Design Review in accordance with Chapter 17.136 (Site Plan and Design Review), in addition to any building permits required by the Building and Safety Division.

(Ord. No. 931, § 5(Exh. A), 10-22-13)

17.32.030 - Accessory structures in residential zones.

A.

Residential Accessory Structures Defined. "Residential accessory structure" means an attached or detached structure that is a part of, and clearly incidental and secondary to, a residence and that does not change the character of the residential structure. Includes accessory dwelling units. Illustrative examples of these structures include:

Decks.

Fences.

Garages.

Gazebos.

Greenhouses (noncommercial).

Outdoor play equipment.

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Patios.

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Platforms.

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Porches.

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Spas and hot tubs.

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Storage or work sheds.

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Swimming pools.

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Tennis and other on-site sport courts.

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Terraces.

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Walls.

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Workshops.

Requirements for Residential Accessory Structures.

1.

Size. The maximum size for a detached accessory structure shall be seven hundred and fifty (750) square feet. The square-footage of fully enclosed, attached accessory structures (i.e. workshops, storage sheds, but not including residential garages) shall be counted towards the maximum Floor Area Ratio. Unenclosed

attached accessory structures shall have no size limitation, provided that residential setback requirements are satisfied.

2.

Height. Detached accessory structures shall be limited to one story in height and any attic shall be less than five feet in height and not habitable. Attached accessory structures are allowed to have a habitable second story if the living space is accessible from within the residence and there is no separate outside entrance to the living space.

3.

Location.

a.

There shall be a minimum distance of six feet between detached accessory structures and between a main building and an accessory structure.

b.

No detached accessory structure shall be located within three feet of an interior property line.

c.

Detached accessory structures shall be located in the rear half of the lot, excluding detached garages, which shall not extend into the required front setback for the main building.

d.

On a corner lot no accessory buildings shall be located less than twenty (20) feet from the side street line.

e.

On reverse corner lots, accessory structures located on the rear twenty-five (25) feet of the lot shall not extend beyond the required front yard of the abutting key lot.

f.

When the slope of the front half of a lot is greater than a one-foot rise or fall in a horizontal distance of four feet from the established street elevation at the front property line, one attached or detached garage may be permitted to occupy the required front yard of an interior lot. However, no portion of any such garage shall be less than five feet from the side or front property line and the garage shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height.

g.

Portable shade structures shall not be located in a side or front yard. Temporary, portable shade structures may be permitted in the rear yards, subject to the approval of a site plan approval, provided that they are not visible from the public right-of-way, that they meet all applicable setback and height requirements for

accessory structures and that they do not obstruct access to required parking. Such temporary structures shall be maintained in good condition. Torn fabric, bent or broken support members shall be replaced or repaired as needed. Any temporary structure maintained in disrepair shall be repaired, replaced, or removed from the site. Reflective, mirror-type material is prohibited. Temporary structures are subject to building coverage requirements and shall be included in the maximum lot coverage.

h.

In the R-3 zone there shall be a minimum distance of fifteen (15) feet measured horizontally between a swimming pool and the nearest point of a balcony, porch, second story patio, sun deck, or other architectural feature of a building or structure with windows, doors, or other openings of sufficient size to permit the passage of persons.

4.

Garages. The capacity of a garage shall not exceed three automobiles and seven hundred and fifty (750) square feet per dwelling unit.

5.

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.

6.

Site Plan Review. A site plan review shall be required for any accessory structure greater than one hundred and twenty (120) square feet, whether the total area is in one building or cumulatively in multiple buildings, including storage structures and workshops but not including required garages.

(Ord. No. 931, § 5(Exh. A), 10-22-13; Ord. No. 979, § 3(Exh. A), 6-12-18)

17.32.040 - Accessory structures in nonresidential zones.

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Height Adjacent to Residential Zones. In all zones, accessory structures shall not exceed a height of fifteen (15) feet, when located within between a residential property line and the variable height measuring point, as illustrated in the Variable Height Diagrams in Section 17.08.050I, provided that the minimum building setback requirements in the underlying zone are satisfied.

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(Ord. No. 931, § 5(Exh. A), 10-22-13)

17.32.050 - Solid waste and recyclable materials storage areas.

Design and construction of storage waste areas shall be subject to the approval of the Community Development Director or his/her designee. The following are minimum standards:

A.

Architectural Design. Enclosed solid waste collection areas shall be conveniently located and shall be an integral part of the architectural development of properties with three or more residential units and all properties with nonresidential development. The enclosure areas shall be of the same architectural style of the development by the use of colors, materials, and design.

B.

Minimum Dimensions. Enclosure dimensions shall be a minimum of six feet six inches in depth by ten (10) feet eight inches in width for single bin enclosures, and a minimum of six feet six inches in depth by eighteen (18) feet eight inches in width for double bin enclosures. Trash enclosures shall be constructed with reinforced masonry block walls not less than six feet in height and shall be equipped with self-closing, solid, doors and a solid roof. The roof should provide adequate clearance to allow complete access of waste bins. The enclosure shall be designed to accommodate individual bins or containers that protect contents from adverse environmental conditions that might render recyclable materials unmarketable.

C.

Location. No trash enclosure shall be located in any required parking stall, vehicle back-up aisle, or required landscaped area.

D.

Adequate vehicular access to and from the solid waste collection area shall be provided.

E.

Solid waste collection areas shall be maintained in a closed manner at all times to prohibit the visibility from public right-of-way or adjacent property. Doors shall be properly secured to prevent access by unauthorized persons and minimize scavenging, while allowing authorized persons' access for disposal and collection of materials.

(Ord. No. 931, § 5(Exh. A), 10-22-13)