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.. . WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEM No. 4-B REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION Manager Reviewed: DATE: 06/15/98 ITEM NO: Agenda Section: Accessory buildings 9 Request for City Council Discussion and Direction (PF 3023) 1.0 Backaround Section 1004.01 of the City Code, regarding accessory structures, can be interpreted in numerous ways. In the past, it has required City Council review and action to establish the correct interpretation. After the last request for interpretation (Heffernan, 4/27/98), the staff was asked to suggest clearer language which would reduce ambiguity. 2.0 Current Interpretation of Accessory Buildina Ordinance The Heffernan case allowed the Community Development staff and the City Attorney to review the purpose and interpretation of the accessory building section. The purpose of establishing a maximum size for a detached accessory building includes: 1. The residential accessory building can reduce clutter by storing household goods and vehicles and recreation equipment. 2. It establishes approximate area of impervious surface per lot. 3. By establishing maximum area of impervious surface per Jot, some green space remains to absorb surface water run off. 4. Establishing a maximum size for accessory buildings in the residential rear yard may reduce the proliferation of non-conforming "shops" and commercial/industrial storage. 5. By maintaining a maximum size for the accessory building, the rear yard areas can be maintained in a green, landscaped area that allows for more air movement between lots. 3.0 Other considerations The City Code is not clear on requirements for commercial or industrial accessory buildings either. This should be revised at the same time as the residential accessory building section of the City Code.