Chapter 17.112 — AUXILIARY STRUCTURES

These standards shall apply to all zoning districts that permit auxiliary structures and shall be in addition to all other standards regulating development of the site. Where any conflict is found to exist, the more restrictive standards shall be applied. These standards shall not apply to accessory dwelling units as regulated by Chapter 17.156, Accessory Dwelling Units, of this title. (Ord. 21-501 § 9)

An auxiliary structure shall be constructed concurrent with or subsequent to the construction of a main building on the property.

(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

The location and construction of all auxiliary structures shall comply with all applicable Building Code standards.

(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

• A. The following minimum setbacks shall apply to the location of all auxiliary structures:

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Front 20 feet
Side 5 feet
Street Side 10 feet
Rear 5 feet
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• B. An auxiliary structure shall not be located closer towards the public right-of-way than the nearest point of the main building, regardless of the location of the main building with respect to required setbacks from a public right-of-way.

• C. A minimum separation of six feet shall be maintained between all enclosed auxiliary structures requiring a building permit that are located on the subject property.

• D. Detached garages and carports shall be located in the rear half of the lot from the public right-of-way(s), or if located in the front half of the lot shall be screened from view from the street by placement of structures, landscaping and/or fencing.

• (Ord. 21-501 § 9)

The following reductions in required setbacks may be authorized through approval of a Master Development Plan as regulated by Chapter 17.192 of this title:

• A. Auxiliary structures may be allowed in side and rear setbacks between three and five feet, and

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Town of Yountville, CA

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• B. Adjoining properties may share an auxiliary structure that serves as a garage that straddles the shared property line with no setback required, provided there is a recorded joint-use agreement.

• (Ord. 21-501 § 9)

• A. An auxiliary structure shall not exceed one story or 10 feet to the plate height or an overall maximum height of 15 feet, except that garages may not exceed an overall maximum height of 20 feet, and

• B. Outdoor fireplaces or ovens shall not exceed a height of 10 feet.

• (Ord. 21-501 § 9)

The maximum number of auxiliary structures that may be located on a single parcel shall be limited to two, except through design review approval as regulated by Chapter 17.188 of this title.

(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

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Town of Yountville, CA