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WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEM No 4-B <br /> REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION <br /> DATE: 06/15/98 <br /> ITEM NO: <br /> Depart e t Approval: Manager ger F eviewed: Agenda Section:Ite escription: Accessory buildings - Request for City Council Discussion and <br /> Direction (PF o ) <br /> 1.0 Backayound <br /> Section 1004.01 of the City code, regarding accessory structures, can be <br /> interpreted in numerous ways. In the past, it has required city council review and <br /> action to establish the correct interpretation. After the last request for interpretation <br /> (Heffernan, 4/27/98), the staff was asked to suggest clearer language which would <br /> reduce ambiguity. <br /> 10 current Interpretation of Accessory Buildina ordinance <br /> The Heffernan case allowed the Community Development staff and the City <br /> Attorney to review the purpose and interpretation of the accessory building section. <br /> The purpose of establishing a maximum size for a detached accessory building <br /> includes: <br /> The residential accessory building can reduce clutter by storing <br /> household goods and vehicles and recreation equipment. <br /> 2. It establishes approximate area of impervious surface per lot. <br /> 3. By establishing maximum area of impervious surface per lot, some green <br /> space remains to absorb surface water run off. <br /> 4. Establishing a maximum size for accessory buildings in the residential <br /> rear yard may reduce the proliferation of non-conforming "shops" and <br /> commercial/industrial storage. <br /> 5. By maintaining a maximum size for the accessory building, the rear yard <br /> areas can be maintained in a green, landscaped area that allows for <br /> more air movement between lots. <br /> 3.0 other considerations <br /> The City Code is not clear on requirements for commercial or industrial accessory <br /> buildings either+ This should be revised at the same time as the residential <br /> accessory building section of the City Code. <br />