§ 22.30.410. Residential - Accessory Uses.

The following standards apply to the specific types of accessory uses structures listed. Residential accessory structures for the keeping of animals are subject to Section 22.30.090 (Animal Keeping). All accessory uses and structures are also subject to Section 22.30.030 (Accessory Uses).

A.

Antennas. Antennas (including dish antennas) for non-commercial TV and radio transmitting and/or receiving are subject to the following standards:

1.

Permit requirement: Plot Plan approval, except:

a.

As provided in Subsections A.2 or A.3 for antennas of excess height or in particular locations; and

b.

For surface-broadcast television receiving antennas, which require no land use permit, but are still subject to the other provisions of this Section.

The land use permit requirements of this Section are in addition to any construction permits required by Title 19 of this code.

2.

Height limit. Antennas are limited to a height of 50 feet, except that:

a.

A height of up to 75 feet may be authorized by Minor Use Permit.

b.

Antennas higher than 75 feet may be authorized by Conditional Use Permit approval.

3.

Limitation on location. In order to minimize the visual impact of antennas and their supporting structures on residential neighborhoods and community commercial areas, antennas shall be placed in locations consistent with the following provisions:

a.

Setbacks. Antennas are not to be located within required setback areas (Section 22.10.140), except that placement in a side or rear setback may be authorized by Minor Use Permit if the Review Authority first finds that:

(1)

No broadcast reception is possible in another allowed location; and

(2)

Placement in such setback will not result in detrimental effects on the enjoyment and use of adjoining properties.

Specific setbacks for antennas higher than 50 feet shall be determined through Minor Use Permit or Conditional Use Permit approval, as applicable.

b.

Roof installation. Antennas shall not be placed on the roof of a building unless they are located on the half of the roof furthest away from any abutting street, or;

(1)

Other location determined by the Director to not be visible from public streets or adjoining properties; or

(2)

Another location on the roof authorized through Minor Use Permit approval, subject to the findings in Subsection A.3.a.

C.

Garages. A detached accessory garage may occupy not more than 1,000 square feet per dwelling unit, unless authorized by Minor Use Permit. The size of an accessory garage attached by a common wall to a dwelling is not limited, except as may be required by the Uniform Building Code. Workshop or storage space within a garage is included in determining conformance with this standard.

D.

Greenhouses. An accessory greenhouse may occupy up to 500 square feet per dwelling unit or 10 percent of the site, whichever is smaller. Larger greenhouses are subject to Section 22.30.310 (Nursery Specialties).

E.

Guesthouses and home offices. A guesthouse or home office (sleeping or home office facilities without indoor connection to the living area of a principal residence) may be established as a use accessory to a residence as follows:

1.

Limitation on use. A guesthouse or home office:

a.

May contain living area, a maximum of two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area may include a wet bar, limited to a single sink and an under-counter refrigerator that are not located in a separate room;

b.

Shall not be designed to contain or accommodate cooking or laundry facilities, and shall not be used for residential occupancy independent from the principal residence or as a dwelling unit for rental;

c.

Shall not be allowed on any site containing a secondary dwelling established in compliance with Section 22.30.470;

d.

In the Residential Multi-Family land use category, shall satisfy the residential density provisions of Section 22.10.130 (Multi-Family Dwellings); and

e.

Shall not be provided an electric meter separate from the principal residence.

2.

Location. A guesthouse shall not be located more than 50 feet from the principal residence, or as otherwise approved through a Minor Use Permit, and shall not be located within any required setback area (see Section 22.10.140 - Setbacks).

3.

Floor area limitation. The maximum floor area allowed for a guesthouse is 40 percent of the habitable floor area of the main residence, up to a maximum of 600 square feet.

F.

Swimming pools. Including hot tubs, spas, and related equipment, may be located within any required side or rear setback, provided that they are no closer than 18 inches to a property line, and provided that they are fenced as required by Section 22.10.080 (Screening and Fencing).

G.

Workshops or studios. Any accessory structure intended solely or primarily for engaging in artwork, crafts, light hand manufacturing, mechanical work, etc. is subject to the following standards when located in a residential category.

1.

Limits on use. An accessory structure may be constructed or used as a workshop or studio in any residential category solely for non-commercial hobbies or amusements; for maintenance of the principal structure or yards; for artistic endeavors such as painting, photography or sculpture; maintenance or mechanical work on vehicles owned or operated by the occupants; or for other similar purposes. Any use of accessory workshops for any commercial activity shall meet the standards for home occupations (Section 22.30.230).

2.

Floor area. A workshop shall not occupy an area greater than 40 percent of the floor area of the principal structure; except where a workshop is combined with a garage, Subsection C. applies.

[Amended 1982, Ord. 2091, 2112; 1985, Ord. 2211; 1986, Ord. 2267; 1992, Ord. 2553; 1993, Ord. 2648; 1995, Ord. 2741; 1999, Ord. 2880] [22.08.032]