§ 17.5.105. Area of accessory buildings.

Accessory buildings shall not be larger than an area two times the size of the footprint (foundation) of the primary structure; or cover more than twenty-five percent of the total rear yard area of a lot, whichever is less. All accessory buildings shall be of a character which is consistent and compatible with the bulk, height, style and construction materials of existing dwellings in the immediate vicinity. There shall be no signage on any portion of the accessory building and the area surrounding the accessory building shall be landscaped. An accessory building containing a building footprint of one thousand square feet or larger shall require approval of the planning commission, subject to the following findings: (1) the accessory building will be incidental to the primary use of the parcel, (2) the applicant has provided adequate assurance that neither the accessory building nor any portion thereof will be used or converted for use as living or sleeping quarters (see Section 17.5.106) or for the conduct of a business (except when located in a commercial zone permitting such activity), and (3) the bulk, height, style and construction material of the accessory structure is compatible with dwellings in the immediate vicinity and will not result in an undue negative impact upon adjacent properties.

(Ord. No. 2000-10-31; Ord. No. 08-05-26; Ord. No. 2013-06-21, § 1, 6-11-2013)