EXHIBIT “A”
DCA21-00002
Ordinance No. 2022-02
Additions are underlined red text and deletions are red and strikethrough The following are modifications to Article VI. - Variances and Minor Exceptions
16.12.220 - Reviewing authority.
A. The reviewing authority may grant minor exceptions and variances from any property development standard in the city's adopted development code, subject to the procedures set forth in this article, when it is found that the strict and literal interpretation of such provisions would deny a use of property consistent with the intent and purpose of the code and the general plan.
B. Review and approval for the following minor exception requests will be through the administrative review with notice procedure, pursuant to Section 16.12.005(A)(2).
8. Accessory Buildings and Structures. In residential and agricultural designations the maximum allowable aggregate accessory building and accessory structure area may be increased in accordance with the allowable area increases outlined within Sections 16.20.395 and 16.20.405. The granting of a minor exception shall not constitute a grant of special privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and designation in which the property is situated. In reviewing a minor exception for any area increase, the reviewing authority shall also consider special circumstances relative to the proposal such as implementation of architectural elements, increased setbacks between the structure(s) and adjacent properties, use of landscape buffers and screening devices, and other similar devices.
9. 8. Alternative Energy Systems. The maximum height and minimum yard regulations for windmills may be adjusted pursuant to Section 16.16.063. The granting of a minor exception shall not constitute a grant of special privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and designation in which the property is situated. In reviewing a minor exception, the reviewing authority shall balance the need for the proposed placement and additional height to increase the efficiency of the windmill with its impact potential upon the surrounding area.
10. 9. Other Exceptions. Exceptions may be considered, where in the opinion of the reviewing authority, such exceptions may not have a cumulative effect greater than those exceptions previously listed.
The following are modifications to 16.20.075 - Table of projections into yards and courts.
10. Non-metallic Garages, carports, sheds and other detached, enclosed accessory buildings. Metal residential and agricultural accessory buildings, cargo containers, trailers without axles and similar storage structures are also regulated by Section 16.20.420, whichever is more restrictive.
Under Rear Yard heading:
Allowed
May occupy no
more than
25% of
rear yard.
Minimum 5 ft.
separation
from side and rear lot lines.
The following are modifications to Article X. - Development Standards for Residential and Agricultural Accessory Structures
16.20.390 - Allowable accessory building area.
The size of accessory buildings permitted upon lots within the A-2 (General Agricultural) zone district shall be unlimited. Lots within all other residential and agricultural zone districts shall be permitted a one thousand (1,000) square foot aggregate accessory building up to a maximum aggregate accessory building area not to exceed five 7.5 percent of the net lot area. Each accessory building shall be in compliance with all Title 16 regulations. The area of a guest house or , accessory dwelling unit, or temporary dependent housing unit shall be in addition to and shall not be considered as part of the allowable accessory building area authorized under this section.
16.20.395 - Allowable accessory building area increases.
The maximum allowable aggregate accessory building area upon lots within residential and agricultural zone districts may be increased to seven and one-half percent of the net lot area with approval of a minor exception application pursuant to Chapter 16.12.
16.20.400 - Allowable accessory structure area.
The size of accessory structures permitted upon lots within the A-2 (General Agricultural) zone district shall be unlimited. Lots within all other residential and agricultural zone districts shall be permitted a maximum aggregate accessory structure area not to exceed ten 15 percent of the net lot area. The allowable accessory structure area shall be in addition to, and not a part of the allowable accessory building area. Each accessory structure shall be in compliance with all Title 16 regulations.
16.20.405 - Allowable accessory structure area increases.
The maximum allowable aggregate accessory structure area upon lots within residential and agricultural zone districts may be increased to fifteen (15) percent of the net lot area with approval of a minor exception application pursuant to Chapter 16.12.
16.20.410 - Accessory building height limitations.
Accessory buildings shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height and a maximum of two and one-half stories. Accessory buildings within thirty (30) feet of any side or rear property line shall not exceed sixteen (16) twenty (20) feet in height. The allowable height increases within Section 16.20.055 shall not apply to accessory buildings.
16.20.415 - Accessory structure height limitations.
Accessory structures shall not exceed sixteen (16) feet in height except agricultural accessory structures such as windmills, silos, water tanks and similar accessory farm structures, and other specific structures which are regulated by Section 16.20.060. The allowable height increases within Section 16.20.055 shall not apply to accessory structures.
16.20.420 - Metal accessory buildings.
Metal accessory buildings shall only be allowed upon lots at least thirty thousand (30,000) square feet in net area in the A, RR and R1-18000 zone districts. Metal buildings shall be located between the rear of the primary residence and the rear property line and not within thirty (30) ten feet of any side or rear property line.
16.20.425 - Cargo containers, trailers without axles and similar storage containers.
The number of storage containers upon lots within the A-2 (General Agricultural) zone district shall be unlimited. Individual storage containers shall not exceed four hundred (400) square feet in individual area and nine and one-half feet in height. Storage containers within all other residential and agricultural zone districts shall not be allowed on lots less than thirty thousand (30,000) square feet in net area. In these zone districts, a maximum of one storage container per acre shall be allowed (rounding up is not permissible). Storage containers shall be located between the rear of the primary residence and the rear property line and not within thirty (30) feet of any side or rear property line. Each storage container shall be painted in an earth tone color in an adequate thickness to cover prior logos, writing and paint color. Each storage container shall be in compliance with all Title 16 regulations. pg. 2