§ 15.24.020. Accessory uses.  


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  • Unless otherwise permitted, only one principal structure or use is permitted per lot. Unless otherwise prohibited or restricted, a permitted principal use also allows uses, buildings and structures incidental to the permitted use, if located on the same site or building lot. The accessory use and/or structures or buildings shall not be established or erected prior to the establishment or construction of the principal permitted use of the building, structure or land and shall be subordinate, incidental to and compatible with the character of the principal permitted use. The following types of accessory uses shall be permitted in residential districts, subject to the site development regulations for the zoning district in which it is located, unless otherwise provided in these regulations:

    (1)

    Fencing, subject to Section 15.24.040;

    (2)

    Garage sales, limited to six days during any calendar year;

    (3)

    Garage, and off-street parking for personal vehicles, subject to Chapter 15.23;

    (4)

    Greenhouse, for personal, noncommercial use only;

    (5)

    Home occupation, subject to Section 15.24.030;

    (6)

    Radio and communications receiving antenna and tower, subject to Section 15.24.080;

    (7)

    Swimming pool, including a bath house, tennis court or other recreational facilities commonly accessory to a dwelling and used only by the residents and nonpaying guests;

    (8)

    Tool, storage shed, gazebo, patio, and similar building and structures for personal noncommercial use only;

    (9)

    Structures for the shelter of household pets, for personal noncommercial use;

    (10)

    Garden, residential household and garden, institutional/organizational.

    (Ord. 5323 § 4 (part), 1997).

(Ord. No. 6154, § 1, 4-23-2012).