20.902.020 Development Standards.
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A. Detached accessory buildings. A detached building, accessory to a single family or duplex residence, may be constructed under one of the following criteria:
1. Overall A detached building, accessory to a single family or duplex residence, may be constructed according to the requirements and regulations for a principal building in the zone which it is located, e.g., total lot coverage, setbacks, building height, etc., except the accessory structure shall be located behind the front elevation of the primary structure.
2. Additional Provisions for smaller buildings within setbacks. A detached building, accessory to a single family or duplex residence, may be constructed within the rear and/or side setbacks provided:
a. The detached accessory structure does not exceed 120 square feet in floor area and used for tool and storage sheds, play houses, or greenhouse and hothouses, and similar uses.
b. No portion of the detached accessory building shall exceed 8' in height above grade, to roof peak.
c. The detached accessory building shall not cover more than 50% of a required rear and/or side yard setback area.
d. The nearest wall of the detached accessory building must be located a minimum of 6' from the wall of any building. Eaves of adjacent buildings must be at least 4' apart.
e. Detached accessory buildings, are subject to the Building Code provisions of Title 17.
f. The detached accessory structure shall be located behind the front elevation of the primary structure.
B. Prior to primary structure completion. Accessory buildings shall not be permitted prior to the completion of the primary building/structure and/or permitted use on the same lot, or in the event that the primary building/structure/use ceases to exist. (Ord. M-4066 § 3, 12/16/2013; Effective 01/16/2014; Ord. M-3840 § 39, 08/06/2007; Ord. M-3643, 01/26/2004)