Ordinance 2307-98 - Laserfiche WebLink

front lot line, or height above base elevation, whichever is higher. In areas located outside of Map #15-1 or#15-2, building height for multiple family dwellings shall be measured as height above base elevation. Section 16. Section 15 of Ordinance#1671-89, as amended, is hereby amended by the addition of the following section,which shall be codified as EMC 19.15.120: 15.120 Regulations for Residential Accessory Buildings. The following requirements apply to all residential accessory buildings in the R-1(A), R-2(A), R-3(L), R-3, R-4 and R-5 zones. For buildings accessory to single family detached dwellings in the R-1(A), R-2(A), R-3(L), R-3, R-4 and R-5 zones, the regulations of EMC Section 19.07.020 shall apply. A. Accessory buildings or uses may not be established until the principal dwelling or dwellings are constructed on the property. B. On lots with alley access,the rear setback may be reduced to zero feet for detached accessory buildings. On lots without alley access,the rear setback may be reduced to 5 feet if the building does not exceed 15 feet in height in the rear 20 feet of the lot. C. Accessory buildings shall not exceed 15% lot coverage. D. Where residential uses are part of a mixed use development with other uses which are permitted in the underlying zone, such other uses and structures shall not be considered to be accessory uses to the residential use. Such non-residential uses shall be subject to the development standards of the applicable zone. 24