§ 17.624.060 — Other accessory structures

17.624.060 Other accessory structures.

The following chart identifies the footnote in this section that sets forth the regulations for each type of other accessory structure or use. Identify the proposed type of accessory structure or use in the first column and read across the chart to find the regulations for that type of accessory structure or use. For example, the minimum setback requirements for an uncovered parking pad are set forth in footnote 1 of this section. "N/A" means not applicable. Type of Accessory Structure or Use | Minimum Setbacks | Max. Lot Coverage | Max. Lot Coverage of Required Rear Yard | Minimum Distance from Main Building | Maximum Distance from Main Building | Driveway | Other Standards Uncovered parking pad | 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2 | 3 Uncovered patio | 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 Swimming pool, spa, hot tub (in or above ground) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | N/A | 4 Arbor | 5 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5 Trellis | 6 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6 Children's swing set, play structures | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | N/A | 7 Mechanical equipment | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | N/A | 8 Footnotes: 1. Maximum paving permitted in required setback areas. See section 17.612.010. 2. Minimum dimensions. Minimum interior dimensions for the parking pad are 10 feet wide by 20 feet deep. This width may be reduced to 8 feet if the existing interior side-yard setback between the existing residence and the property line is 8 feet. Access to the parking pad must be paved. Driveways shall conform to the requirements of chapter 17.508. The driveway is permitted to have a landscape strip down the center. The landscape strip is not permitted in the vehicle parking pad. 3. Maximum paving. See section 17.612.010. 4. The following requirements apply to a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub: a. A swimming pool, spa, or hot tub is not permitted in the required front setback. b. When located nearer than 60 feet from the front property line, a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub is subject to the same minimum front-yard, interior side-yard, and street side-yard setbacks required for the main residential structure. c. When located more than 60 feet from the front property line, a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub is subject to a 3 foot interior side-yard and rear-yard setback, and a minimum 5 foot street side-yard setback. d. A swimming pool, spa, or hot tub is not counted in lot coverage computation. If equipment is placed on an accessory structure (such as a deck), the structure must comply with the regulations of this chapter. e. The minimum distance between a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub; the main residential structure; and any accessory structures must meet building code requirements. f. If the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub is enclosed, covered, or on a raised deck, the applicable accessory structure requirements apply. g. Mechanical equipment associated with a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub shall meet the requirements of footnote 7. h. Setback from levee. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph c above, a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub may not project into the required setback from the landside toe of a levee. 5. Arbors. a. An arbor may not exceed 10 feet in height, 6 feet in width, and 24 inches in depth. b. An arbor may be placed anywhere on the lot. c. A maximum of two arbors are allowed on the property line or over a path leading to the primary building or structure, within the front-yard. d. Except as provided in footnote 5.c above, there is no limit to the number of arbors allowed on a parcel. 6. Trellises. a. A trellis may not exceed 10 feet in height and 24 inches in width. b. If a trellis is used as a fence, or as an integral part of a fence, it must meet the requirements of chapter 17.620, including maximum height. c. A trellis may be placed anywhere on the lot. 7. Play structures. Portable or movable play structures that do not require a building permit are exempt from accessory structure regulations. Play structures that require a building permit shall follow the attached or detached accessory structure regulations found in this chapter. 8. Mechanical equipment. Mechanical equipment, including heaters and air conditioners, shall not be located within the required front yard, interior side yard, or street side yard unless the equipment is screened or landscaped and complies with all noise standards and ordinances. Mechanical equipment is not counted in lot coverage computations. (Ord. 2024-0051 § 29; Ord. 2019-0006 § 17; Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)