20.16.090 Accessory structures and uses.
Premises in the residential zones may be used for accessory uses, provided such uses are established on the same lot or parcel of land, are incidental to, and do not substantially alter the character of any permitted principal use, including, but not limited to:
A. Storage of Construction Materials. The storage of materials used in the construction of a building or building project during construction and for 30 days prior to and thereafter, including the contractor’s temporary office, provided any lot or parcel of land so used shall be a part of the building project or on property adjoining the construction site.
B. Accessory Structures. Accessory buildings and structures, including private garages or carports, are permitted subject to the standards in CMC 20.16.030, with the following exceptions:
1. Height. The height of an accessory structure shall not exceed one story or 18 feet.
2. Setbacks.
a. Accessory buildings, including garages, may be located in the interior side yard or rear yard; provided, that no part of the accessory structure is located within five feet of an interior side yard or rear yard. No accessory structures shall be located in the front yard or street side yard.
b. Accessory buildings having an opening more than six feet wide facing an existing or proposed alley may not be located less than 15 feet from the centerline of said alley.
c. Swimming pools, fish ponds, or other bodies of water in the rear or side yard shall have a setback of three feet from side and rear lot lines.
C. Pets. Household pets are permitted pursuant to Chapter 20.52 CMC, Part 17.
D. Garage Sales. Garage sales, patio sales, yard sales, and other sales (hereinafter “garage sales”) are permitted pursuant to a permit issued by the director of finance. A $10.00 permit fee shall be required for all garage sales. Only one garage sale shall be permitted on any one lot in any six-month period, and each garage sale shall be limited to not more than two consecutive days. Merchandise or articles offered for sale at such garage sale shall be limited to secondhand goods and shall not be displayed within 10 feet of the edge of a public sidewalk. No more than one sign may be displayed during a garage sale, and such sign shall not exceed four square feet in area and shall be displayed only on private property. Any person violating any of the provisions set forth in this subsection shall be deemed guilty of an infraction and may be punished pursuant to CMC 1.36.010(2).
E. Other Uses. Uses approved by the director of community development pursuant to CMC 20.84.260. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).