BACKYARD OFFICE REQUIREMENTS:
Permit Restrictions
No planning permit is required as long as all zoning regulations are followed
A building permit is required for sheds > 120 square feet
Adding electrical would trigger a building permit
Adding slab foundation (if needed) would not trigger any permit
Setback and Height Restrictions
An accessory building must not be situated in a required front/street /rear yard of a crossing lot.
An accessory building must not be placed in a required interior/rear yard unless the building is placed at least 75 feet from the front lot line (and 20 feet from the street side lot line for corner lots).
Maximum height: established by a daylight plane
Begins at the height of 8 feet with a max height of 12 feet
Increases at a slope of one foot for every 3 feet of distance
No structure can exceed 50% of the required rear yard
All structures must be at least 3 feet away from the primary building
ADU REQUIREMENTS:
Zoning Restrictions
All single-family homes are permitted to have ADUs
All multi-family homes are permitted to have ADUs
Size Restrictions
Minimum: 150 square feet
Setback and Height Restrictions
Setback Requirements:
Side lot: 4 feet
Rear lot: 4 feet
Any existing structure: 6 feet
Height maximum: 16 feet
Other Restrictions
short-term rentals are not allowed