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The maximum height of an accessory structure shall be twelve feet (12′), subject to the provisions of this subsection.

The maximum height of any portion of an accessory structure which has a minimum three (3) in twelve (12) roof slope, and has a single roof ridge-line located at approximately the center of the structure, may be fifteen feet (15′).

The maximum height of any portion of an accessory structure containing a Guest House or accessory living quarters, as defined in this title, constructed directly above a garage, may be twenty-two feet (22′), when that portion is not located within a required yard, or when it takes vehicle access from a rear alley and is located at least three feet (3′) from all property lines.

In an RS district, the total gross floor area of accessory structures more than four feet (4′) in height that are not attached to a dwelling shall not exceed nine hundred (900) square feet or twelve percent (12%) of lot area, whichever is more.

An accessory structure, any portion of which is located within a required rear yard, shall be located on a rear or interior side property line, or shall be not less than three feet (3′) from said property line(s)

Exception: Where a fence, wall, or retaining wall is located on an interior side or rear property line, the setback for an accessory structure to the property line may be between zero and three feet (3′), providing there is zero clearance between said fence, wall or retaining wall and accessory structure.

A swimming pool or hot tub and related equipment may occupy a required rear yard or side yard but shall not be within five feet (5′) of a property line.

A home occupation shall be conducted entirely within a building and shall occupy no more than five hundred (500) square feet of floor area.

No motor vehicle repair, beauty shop or barber shop shall be permitted, and a home occupation shall not include an office or sales room open to visitors without prior appointments, and there shall be no advertising of the address of the home occupation that results in attracting persons to the premises.

No one other than a resident of the dwelling shall be employed on-site or report to work at the site in the conduct of a home occupation.

A home occupation in an R district shall require a Home Occupation Permit, obtained by filing a completed application form with the Community Development Director.

No motor vehicle repair, beauty shop or barber shop shall be permitted, and a home occupation shall not include an office or sales room open to visitors without prior appointments, and there shall be no advertising of the address of the home occupation that results in attracting persons to the premises.

Pursuant to MBMC Section 14.36.060, no person shall park an oversized vehicle in the same location on a public street, alley or highway for a period exceeding seventy-two (72) consecutive hours.

A permit application that satisfies the information requirements in the City's adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and be promptly processed.

Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall allow for electronic submittal of permit applications covered by this Ordinance and associated supporting documentations.

The permit shall be issued the same day for over-the-counter applications or within three (3) business days for electronic application, unless the building official requires an applicant to apply for a solar use permit pursuant to subsection B.

The permit shall be issued the same day for over-the-counter applications or within three (3) business days for electronic application, unless the building official requires an applicant to apply for a solar use permit pursuant to subsection B.

Except as provided in subsection I (Exemptions), no person shall directly or indirectly remove or cause to be removed, or relocate any protected tree as herein defined, from residentially zoned properties within Area Districts I and II, without first obtaining a permit to do so in accordance with the procedures set forth in this section.

"Protected tree" shall include: any species of tree, (excluding deciduous fruit-bearing trees and Washingtonia species palms) the trunk of which is located at least partially within the required front yard or streetside yard (on corner lots) of a site, with a trunk diameter of twelve inches (12″) or greater or multiple trunks totaling twelve inches (12″) in diameter or greater at a height of four and one-half feet (4.5′) from existing grade; and any replacement tree required pursuant to this section.

All protected trees, as defined above, shall be preserved and protected, and may be only be removed or relocated with prior approval of a Tree Permit provided they are replaced or relocated in accordance with the provisions of this section.