Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
12 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Height
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. single-story20 ft
Single-story accessory structures shall not exceed 20 feet in overall height
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. two-story30 ft
two-story accessory structures shall not exceed 30 feet in overall height.
Other
- Cargo container regulations
Cargo containers in all zones shall comply with the following regulations: In the RA-5 and RR zones, a minimum site area of two acres shall be required to place a cargo container on a property. On such properties, no more than two cargo containers with a maximum combined floor area of 640 square feet shall be permitted. On public and private institutional properties such as schools, parks, recreational facilities and properties Zoned PF, a maximum of 1 cargo container per one acre shall be permitted, not-to-exceed a total of 2 cargo containers per property or use. More than two containers may be permitted with the issuance of a minor conditional use permit. In the CG, BMP, I, AI, AIR, and RWY Zones, a maximum of four cargo containers per property or use is permitted. More than four containers may be permitted with the issuance of a minor conditional use permit. Cargo containers shall not be modified by adding windows or electrical, plumbing or mechanical improvements, and shall be considered as non-habitable structures.
- Front yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. prohibition
Accessory structures shall not be located within the front yard setback.
Any accessory structure with a solid roof/cover or enclosed on four sides, shall abide by the lot coverage requirement of the underlying zone.
- Maximum floor area on lots less than half acreacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.750 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Accessory structures shall be limited to a maximum floor area of 750 square feet on lots less than one-half acre in the RR, RE, and R-1 Zones.
- Maximum metal structure area120 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
All metal accessory structures shall be limited to a maximum total floor area of 120 square feet in the RR, RE, and R-1 Zones.
- Minimum distance from principal building5 ft
Accessory structures shall be located a minimum of five feet from the principal building or the distance required by the Building Code, whichever is greater.
- Patio cover regulations
Such structures shall not exceed more than one story in height and shall be erected at least five feet away from any rear or interior side lot line. Such structures shall be unenclosed on at least three sides and shall be entirely open, except for necessary supporting columns.
- SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from property line for structures over 5 feet high5 ft
Any accessory structure over five feet in height shall be set back at least five feet from side and rear property lines.
- Side and rear setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. for single-story accessoryAccessory useA secondary activity customarily incidental to the main use of the lot — a garage, a home office. structures5 ft
The interior side and rear yard setback shall be five feet for a single-story accessory structure.
- Swimming pool regulations
No swimming pool or spa shall be located in a required front yard setback area. Any swimming pool or spa shall be located at least three feet away from any property line. All swimming pools and spas shall conform to all Building Code and Health and Safety Code requirements. Equipment related to a swimming pool, such as a fountain, slide, diving board, etc., shall not exceed five feet in height when located within five feet of a property line.
From the ordinance
Accessory structures shall be located a minimum of five feet from the principal building or the distance required by the Building Code, whichever is greater.