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<br />REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br /> <br />DATE: 06/15/98 <br /> <br />ITEM NO.: <br /> <br />Department Approval: <br /> <br />Manager Reviewed: <br /> <br />Agenda Section: <br />Report and <br />Recommendation <br />Item Description: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION/DIRECTION <br /> <br />1.0 Background <br /> <br />The City Code, Section 1004, regarding accessory structures can be interpreted <br />in numerous ways. It has required City Council review and action to establish <br />the correct interpretation. After the last request for interpretation (Heffernan, <br />4/27/98), the staff was asked to suggest clearer language which would reduce <br />ambiguity. <br /> <br />2.0 Current Interpretation of Accessory Building Ordinance <br /> <br />The Heffernan case allowed the Community Development staff and the City <br />Attorney to review the purpose and interpretation of the accessory building <br />section. The purpose of establishing a maximum size for a detached accessory <br />building includes: <br /> <br />1. The residential accessory building can reduce clutter by storing <br />household goods and vehicles and recreation equipment. <br /> <br />2. It establishes approximate area of impervious surface per lot. <br /> <br />3. By establishing maximum area of impervious surface per lot, some <br />green space remains to absorb surface water run off. <br /> <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 /> <br />5. By maintaining a maximum size for the accessory building, the rear <br />yard areas can be maintained in a green, landscaped area that allows <br />for more air movement between lots. <br /> <br />3.0 Other considerations . <br /> <br />The City Code is not clear on requirements for commercial or industrial <br />