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City of Phoenix

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

To: Alan Stephenson Date: November 8, 2024
Deputy City Manager

From: Joshua Bednarelh
Planning and Devélopment Director

Subject: ITEM 75 ON THE NOVEMBER 13, 2024, FORMAL AGENDA — PUBLIC
HEARING - AMEND CITY CODE - ORDINANCE ADOPTION - ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS - Z-TA-2-24-Y (ORDINANCE G-7317) - CITYWIDE

Item 75, is a request to hold a public hearing on a proposed text amendment Z-TA-2-24-Y
and to request City Council approval per the Planning Commission recommendation which
amends the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Chapter 2, Section 202 (Definitions) to add new
definitions and revise existing definitions regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and related
residential terms; amend Chapter 6, Section 603 (Suburban S-1 District-Ranch or Farm
Residence) and Section 604 (Suburban S-2 District-Ranch or Farm Commercial) to
comply with HB 2720; amend Section 605 (Residential Estate RE-43 District-One-Family
Residence), Section 606 (Residential Estate RE-24 District-One-Family Residence), and
Section 607 (Residential R1-14 District-One-Family Residence) to comply with HB 2720
and increase permitted lot coverage; amend Section 608 (Residential Districts) to comply
with HB 2720; amend Section 609 (RE-35 Single-Family Residence District) to increase
permitted lot coverage; amend Chapter 7, Section 701.A.3 (Projections) to comply with HB
2720; amend Section 703.B (Landscaping and Open Areas In Multiple-Family
Development) to differentiate the addition of ADUs from multi-family developments; and
amend Section 706 (Accessory Uses and Structures) to clarify wordings and comply with
HB 2720.

The Planning Commission heard the case on November 7, 2024, and recommended
approval, per the staff recommendation with a modification by a vote of 9-0.

The language in this proposed text amendment has been updated to reference the revision
to the “Accessory Dwelling Unit, Attached’ definition. This revision from “common” to
“shared” is to avoid confusion with the term “common wall” which is generally related to the
construction of townhomes and would not be applicable to the construction of an attached
ADU. Below is an update to the text amendment which is denoted as BOLD/UNDERLINED.

ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT, ATTACHED: AN ADU WHICH IS CONSTRUCTED
HAVING A COMMON SHARED WALL AND ATTACHED FOUNDATIONS WITH THE
PRIMARY DWELLING UNIT. AN ADU CONNECTED TO THE PRIMARY DWELLING UNIT
IN ANY OTHER MANNER SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED AN ATTACHED ADU.

Staff recommends approval of Z-TA-2-24-Y as shown in the proposed text, per the Planning
Commission recommendation.

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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU): A dwelling unit, as defined in this section, subordinate to
the primary dwelling unit and situated on the same lotand-used fora-residential
aecessory-use. ADUs, where permitted, do not count towards calculations of gross
density.

ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT, ATTACHED: AN ADU WHICH IS CONSTRUCTED
HAVING A GOMMON SHARED WALL AND ATTACHED FOUNDATIONS WITH THE
PRIMARY DWELLING UNIT. AN ADU CONNECTED TO THE PRIMARY DWELLING
UNIT IN ANY OTHER MANNER SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED AN ATTACHED ADU.

ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT, DETACHED: AN ADU WHICH IS CONSTRUCTED
WITH NO CONNECTION TO THE PRIMARY DWELLING UNIT, EXCEPT AS MAY BE
EXPLICITLY PERMITTED WITHIN THE ZONING ORDINANCE. A DETACHED ADU
MAY INCLUDE AN INTEGRATED GARAGE, CARPORT, OR PORCH. TWO ADUS

ATTACHED TO EACH OTHER, BUT NOT TO THE PRIMARY DWELLING UNIT, SHALL
EACH BE CONSIDERED AS A DETACHED ADU.

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Multi-Family/Multiple-Family: A lot or parcel where two or more dwelling units are
provided, not including apermitted accessory dwelling unitS.

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SECTION 2: That Chapter 6, Section 603 (Suburban S-1 District—Ranch or Farm
Residence), is amended to read as follows:
A. Permitted Uses.
1. Dwelling Units. Each lot may have the following:
a. One primary dwelling unit.

b. One-TWO accessory dwelling unitS, and

c. For each additional 10 acres provided above the minimum lot size,
one additional accessory dwelling unit for use by on-site laborers may
be provided.

d. IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, ONE ADDITIONAL ACCESSORY

DWELLING UNIT (ADU) MAY BE PERMITTED ONLY WHEN AT
LEAST ONE ADU QUALIFIES AS AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

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B. Yard, Height and Area Requirements.

1. Each lot shall have a net area of not less than one acre.
2. Foral-dwelling-units-SETBACK REQUIREMENTS:
a. The minimum front setback is 40 feet.

b. The minimum side setback is 30 feet, EXCEPT THAT ADUS ARE
SUBJECT TO THE SETBACK PROVISIONS OF SECTION 706.A.

Cc. The minimum rear setback is 30 feet, EXCEPT THAT ADUS ARE
SUBJECT TO THE SETBACK PROVISIONS OF SECTION 706.A.

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6. Accessory dwelling units are subject to the additional provisions
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS of Section 706.A.

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SECTION 3: That Chapter 6, Section 604 (Suburban S-2 District—Ranch or Farm
Commercial), is amended to read as follows:
B. Yard, height and area requirements.
1. Each lot shall have a net area of not less than three acres.
2. Foralldwellingunits-SETBACK REQUIREMENTS:
a. The minimum front setback is 40 feet.

b. The minimum side setback is 30 feet, EXCEPT THAT ADUS ARE
SUBJECT TO THE SETBACK PROVISIONS OF SECTION 706.A.

Cc. The minimum rear setback is 30 feet, EXCEPT THAT ADUS ARE
SUBJECT TO THE SETBACK PROVISIONS OF SECTION 706.A.

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6. Accessory dwelling units are subject to the additional provisions
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS of Section 706.A.

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SECTION 4: That Chapter 6, Section 605 (Residential Estate RE-43 District—One-
Family Residence), is amended to read as follows:

The provisions of this section shall apply only to land zoned RE-43 prior to September 13,
1981.

The RE-43, One-Family Residence DISTRICT, is a district of single-family homes
designed to maintain, protect and preserve a character of development on lots with a
minimum area of 43,560 square feet, and with not more than one dwelling unit and
customary accessory buildings upon one lot.

A. Permitted Uses.
1. Dwelling units. Each lot may have the following:
a. One primary dwelling unit.
b. One-TWO accessory dwelling unitS. A THIRD ADU IS PERMITTED
ONLY WHEN AT LEAST ONE ADU QUALIFIES AS AFFORDABLE

HOUSING AND THE NET LOT SIZE IS A MINIMUM OF 43,560
SQUARE FEET.

c. Model homes are permitted subject to the provisions of Section
608.E.19.

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5. RESERVED.-Medel homes-and/or subdivisi

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B. Yard, height and area requirements. Except as required by Section 710, the
following yard, height, and area provisions shall be required for this district.

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1. EACH LOT SHALL HAVE A NET AREA OF NOT LESS THAN 43,560
SQUARE FEET.

2. EACH LOT SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM WIDTH OF 165 FEET.
3. EACH LOT SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM DEPTH OF 175 FEET.
4. SETBACK REQUIREMENTS:

a. THE MINIMUM FRONT SETBACK IS 40 FEET.

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THE MINIMUM SIDE SETBACK IS 30 FEET, EXCEPT THAT ADUS
ARE SUBJECT TO THE SETBACK PROVISIONS OF SECTION
706.A.

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THE MINIMUM REAR SETBACK IS 30 FEET, EXCEPT THAT ADUS
ARE SUBJECT TO THE SETBACK PROVISIONS OF SECTION
706.A.

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The main building and ail accessory buildings on a lot shall not occupy more
than 20 percent of the net lot area, except if all structures are less than 20
feet and one story in height then a maximum of 39-40 percent lot coverage
is allowed.

No building shall exceed the height of two stories, not to exceed thirty feet,
and no dwelling shall be erected to a height of less than one story.

Yardster aAccessory Dwelling wUnits and other accessory structures-shall
be provided-in-accordance with the provisions ARE SUBJECT TO THE
ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS of Section 706.

OPEN Pprojections into the required side yards, per the provisions of
Section 701.a.3.a (1)(b), are not permitted.

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SECTION 5: That Chapter 6, Section 606 (Residential Estate RE-24 District—One-

Family Residence), is amended to read as follows:

The provisions of this section shall apply only to land zoned RE-24 prior to September 13,

1981.

The RE-24, One Family Residence District, is a district of single-family homes designed to
maintain, protect and preserve a character of development on lots with a minimum area of
24,000 square feet and with not more than one dwelling unit and customary accessory
buildings upon one lot.

A. Permitted Uses.

1.

Dwelling Units. Each lot may have the following:
a. One primary dwelling unit.

b. One-TWO accessory dwelling units. A THIRD ADU IS PERMITTED
ONLY WHEN AT LEAST ONE ADU QUALIFIES AS AFFORDABLE
HOUSING AND THE NET LOT SIZE IS A MINIMUM OF 43,560
SQUARE FEET.

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Cc. Model homes are permitted subject to the provisions of Section
608.E.19.

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B. Yard, height and area requirements. Except as required by Section 710, the
following yard, height, and area provisions shall be required for this district.

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EACH LOT SHALL HAVE A NET AREA OF NOT LESS THAN 24,000
SQUARE FEET.

EACH LOT SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM WIDTH OF 130 FEET.
EACH LOT SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM DEPTH OF 120 FEET.
SETBACK REQUIREMENTS:

a. THE MINIMUM FRONT SETBACK IS 30 FEET.

b. THE MINIMUM STREET SIDE SETBACK IS 15 FEET, EXCEPT
THAT ADUS ARE SUBJECT TO THE SETBACK PROVISIONS OF
SECTION 706.A.

c. THE MINIMUM INTERIOR SIDE SETBACK IS 10 FEET, EXCEPT
THAT ADUS ARE SUBJECT TO THE SETBACK PROVISIONS OF
SECTION 706.A.

d. THE MINIMUM REAR SETBACK IS 20 FEET, EXCEPT THAT ADUS
ARE SUBJECT TO THE SETBACK PROVISIONS OF SECTION
706.A.

The main building and all accessory buildings on a lot shall not occupy more
than 25 percent of the net lot area, except if all structures are less than 20
feet and one story in height then a maximum of 30-40 percent lot coverage
is allowed.

No building shall exceed the height of two stories, not to exceed thirty feet,
and no dwelling structure shall be erected to a height of less than one story.

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¥ards-for aAccessory dDwelling wUnits and other accessory structures-shal!
be provided in- accordance with the provisions ARE SUBJECT TO THE
ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS of Section 7086.

OPEN Pprojections into the required side yards, per the provisions of
section 701.A.3.a(1)(b), are not permitted.

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SECTION 6: That Chapter 6, Section 607 (Residential R1-14 District—One-Family

Residence), is amended to read as follows:

The provisions of this section shall apply only to land zoned R1-14 prior to September 13,

1981.

The R1-14, One-Family Resident RESIDENCE District, is a district of single-family homes
designed to maintain, protect, and preserve a character of development on lots with
minimum area of 14,000 square feet and with not more than one dwelling unit and
customary accessory building upon one lot. Dwelling groups shall also be allowed in the
districts on certain lots of excessive size, then developed consistent with the character of
adjacent residential uses in the district.

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B. Yard, height and area requirements. Except as required by Section 710, the
following yard, height, and area provisions shall be required for this district.

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Rearyard-requirements- shall be the same as for RE 24.

EACH LOT SHALL HAVE A NET AREA OF NOT LESS THAN 14,000
SQUARE FEET.

EACH LOT SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM WIDTH OF 110 FEET.
EACH LOT SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM DEPTH OF 120 FEET.

SETBACK REQUIREMENTS:

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a. THE MINIMUM FRONT SETBACK IS 30 FEET.

b. THE MINIMUM STREET SIDE SETBACK IS 15 FEET, EXCEPT
THAT ADUS ARE SUBJECT TO THE SETBACK PROVISIONS OF
SECTION 706.A.

c. THE MINIMUM INTERIOR SIDE SETBACK IS 10 FEET, EXCEPT
THAT ADUS ARE SUBJECT TO THE SETBACK PROVISIONS OF
SECTION 706.A.

d. THE MINIMUM REAR SETBACK IS 20 FEET, EXCEPT THAT ADUS
ARE SUBJECT TO THE SETBACK PROVISIONS OF SECTION
706.A.

The main building and all accessory buildings on a lot shall not occupy more
than 25 percent of the net lot area, except if all structures are less than 20
feet and one story in height then a maximum of 30-40 percent lot coverage
is allowed.

No building shall exceed the height of two stories, not to exceed thirty feet,
and no dwelling structure shall be erected to a height of less than one story.

Yards-for aAccessory dDwelling wUnits and other accessory structures-shal}
i i i isions ARE SUBJECT TO THE

ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS of Section 706.

OPEN Pprojections into the required side yards, per the provisions of
section 701.A.3.a(1)(b), are not permitted.

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SECTION 7: That Chapter 6, Section 608 (Residential Districts), is amended to

read as follows:

E. Land Use Conditions.

1.

Single-Family Detached Dwelling Unit. Each single-family lot is permitted
one single-family detached primary dwelling unit and no additional dwelling
units, unless otherwise permitted elsewhere in this section.

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).

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WHEN A LOT HAS NO MORE THAN ONE SINGLE-FAMILY
DETACHED PRIMARY DWELLING, TWO ADUS ARE PERMITTED
IN ADDITION TO THE PRIMARY DWELLING UNIT. A THIRD ADU
MAY BE PERMITTED WHEN AT LEAST ONE OF THE ADUS
QUALIFIES AS AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND THE NET LOT SIZE
IS A MINIMUM 43,560 SQUARE FEET. HOWEVER, LOTS HAVING
A DUPLEX OR TRIPLEX, SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED UNITS, OR
ANY MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS ARE NOT PERMITTED
ANY ADUS.

b. An ADU is subject to the development regulations of Section 706.A.

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SECTION 8: That Chapter 6, Section 609 (RE-35 Single-Family Residence District),

is amended to read as follows:

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TABLE 609.A
RE-35 Development Options
(c)
(a) (b) identi
Standards ee Planned Residential
Subdivision Average Lot Development
Lot coverage 25%, except if all 30%, PLUS AN 30%, PLUS AN
structures are less | ADDITIONAL 10% | ADDITIONAL 10%
than 20' and 1 story | FOR AN ADU FOR AN ADU AND/OR
in height then a AND/OR ATTACHED SHADE
maximum of 39 ATTACHED STRUCTURES.
40% lot coverage is | SHADE TOTAL: 40%
allowed. STRUCTURES.
TOTAL: 40%

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SECTION 9: That Chapter 7, Section 701.A.3 (Projections), is amended to read as

follows:

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A. Lots.

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3. Projections.

a. The following provisions apply to development in Sections 604
through 607 and Section 619 and in the subdivision option of
Sections 609 through 618:

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(2) Closed Projections.
(d) The main building (which may include an attached ADU)

may project into the required rear OR SIDE yard,
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING: wher ne portion of

i) THE PROJECTION IS NO CLOSER TO A SIDE
PROPERTY LINE THAN FIVE FEET;

(ii) = THE PROJECTION IS NO CLOSER TO A REAR
PROPERTY LINE THAN THREE FEET; AND

it THE PROJECTION DOES NOT EXCEED 15
FEET IN HEIGHT, UNLESS GREATER HEIGHT
IS PERMITTED BY OBTAINING A USE PERMIT
PER SECTION 307.

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SECTION 10: That Chapter 7, Section 703.B (Landscaping and Open Areas In
Multiple-Family Development), is amended to read as follows:

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B. 2. Landscaping and open space areas shall be provided as follows at the time
of initial development and shall be maintained in a living condition on any lot
subject to residential district standards with feutFIVE or more dwelling units.

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SECTION 11: That Chapter 7, Section 706 (Accessory Uses and Structures), is

amended to read as follows:

A. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

1.

ited bythe soning dietict THis
SECTION APPLIES TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS WHEN A LOT

HAVING NO MORE THAN ONE SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNIT IS
PERMITTED ONE OR MORE ADUS PER THE UNDERLYING ZONING
DISTRICT.

the zoning district-AN ADU MAY BE EITHER ATTACHED TO OR
DETACHED FROM THE PRIMARY DWELLING UNIT, SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING:

a. A MAXIMUM OF ONE ATTACHED ADU MAY BE PROVIDED PER
LOT.

b. A MAXIMUM OF ONE DETACHED ADU MAY BE CONNECTED TO
THE PRIMARY DWELLING UNIT BY A PORCH, DECK, COVERED
PATIO, CARPORT, BREEZEWAY, OR SIMILAR.

Af-ADUS +nay-_be-either-attachedte-or detached from the primary-dwelling
unit ARE subject to the following design guidelines:

a. An attached ADU shall be integrated into the design of the primary
dwelling unit so that it appears to be part of one single family home,
rather than a duplex. This guideline does not prohibit the provision of
separate entry features. (P)

b. A detached ADU, when visible from adjacent streets, shalLbe

" SHOULD HAVE A
RESIDENTIAL APPEARANCE IN NATURE AND DESIGN, or as may
be approved by Historic Preservation for HP zoned or designated
properties. (P)

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6. 5.

Rationale: ADUs are intended be subordinate to the primary single-family
home and should visually appear as such. An ADU whiehtookstike-a
secendduplex-unit_orasecenddetached- primary |

meet this intent MATERIALS MORE COMMONLY ASSOCIATED WITH
COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES SHOULD BE AVOIDED. HOWEVER,
THESE DESIGN GUIDELINES DO NOT REQUIRE THAT AN ADU
MATCHES THE EXTERIOR DESIGN, ROOF PITCH, OR FINISHING
MATERIALS OF THE PRIMARY DWELLING UNIT.

A detached ADU may betocated-within the required rear yard_IS subject to

the following:

a. A DETACHED ADU MAY BE LOCATED WITHIN THE REQUIRED
REAR OR SIDE YARD(S), AND/OR WITHIN A REQUIRED ON-LOT
PERIMETER SETBACK WHICH IS NOT ALSO THE FRONT YARD.

ab. Setbacks.
(1) Minimum ter-FIVE feet from a street side property line.

(2) Minimum three feet from an interior SIDE OR REAR property
line.

(3) No setback is required adjacent to a fully dedicated alley.

(4) FRONT SETBACKS APPLY AS STATED FOR THE
ZONING DISTRICT.

b-c. PERMITTED Height. Maximunrtfeetunlesstise permitapproval
fora-greaterheight is obtained-per Section 307.

(1) WHEN LOCATED WITHIN THE REQUIRED REAR OR SIDE
YARDS: MAXIMUM 15 FEET, UNLESS USE PERMIT
APPROVAL FOR A GREATER HEIGHT IS OBTAINED PER
SECTION 307.

(2) WHEN NOT LOCATED WITHIN ANY REQUIRED YARD:
THE SAME HEIGHT AS PERMITTED FOR THE PRIMARY
DWELLING UNIT.

WHEN IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MINIMUM REQUIRED FRONT
SETBACK, Aa detached ADU may not be located between the primary
dwelling unit and the front property line unless use permit approval is
obtained per Section 307.

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4.6.

8-7.

9-8.

An attached ADU shall comply with same height regulations and setbacks
(including permitted projections per Section 701.A.3) required for the
primary dwelling unit:

AnY ADU shall comply with the lot coverage requirements applicable to the
property.

AnY ADU shall not have a gross floor area which exceeds 75% of the gross

floor area of the primary dwelling unit, and:

a. For lots up to 10,000 square feet in net area: 1,000 square feet.

b. For lots over 10,000 square feet in net area: the lesser of 3,000
square feet or 10% of the net lot area.

For the purposes of these calculations, any garage, ATTACHED SHADE
STRUCTURE, or attached carport constructed as part of a detached ADU
shall NOT count toward the gross floor area of the ADU. Arny-attached

Single-Family Residential Accessory Structures. The following regulations
apply to accessory structures which are not accessory dwelling units, and located
on lots having only single-family residential uses:

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Accessory structures are not permitted within the required front yard.
Accessory structures located behind the required front setback but between
the primary dwelling unit and the front property line are not permitted unless
use permit approval is obtained per Section 307.

SETBACKS.

a. MINIMUM THREE FEET FROM A SIDE OR REAR PROPERTY
LINE.

b. NO SETBACK IS REQUIRED ADJACENT TO A FULLY
DEDICATED ALLEY, UNLESS NEEDED FOR REQUIRED
VEHICULAR MANUEVERING.

Permitted Heights.

a. WHEN LOCATED WITHIN A REQUIRED REAR OR SIDE YARD, A
Mmaximum height of eight feet IS PERMITTED when located within
ten-LESS THAN FIVE feet eo FROM a street side property line, AND
A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF e+15 feet IS PERMITTED when located
FIVE FEET OR MORE FROM A STREET SIDE PROPERTY LINE

elsewhere-within the required rear or side yard.

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Approved:

b. Heights in excess of 15 feet, when astlocated within-ten-FIVE feet of
OR MORE FROM a street side property line, may be approved
through a use permit obtained per Section 307.

c. An accessory structure not located within the required rear or side
yard and compliant with the same setbacks required for the primary
dwelling unit is subject to the same height regulations as the primary
dwelling unit.

Seibacks—Accessory structures shall maintain-a minimum-setback of three
feetadjacentie-arearorside propery tine_except that no-setbackis
required adjacent to-a fully dedicated alley.

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Alah Stephenson, Depity City Manager