BACKYARD OFFICE REQUIREMENTS:
Permit Restrictions
Planning Permit: Typically not required for a unit < 120 square feet with no electrical or plumbing
The addition of electrical would require a permit and inspection
Attached decks < 200 square feet and < 30" do not require a permit
Building Permit: Required if the structure is > 120 square feet or has electricity
Fire restrictions:
> 120 square feet & < 5 feet from the property line: one-hour fire protection walls needed on walls parallel to the property line
Setback and Height Restrictions
Setback rules: Check the city "track map" in order to see the restrictions specific to your zone
Unit limitations:
Cannot be > one story tall
Cannot be air-conditioned
Yard Coverage Regulations:
Total maximum lot coverage of all accessory structures: 650 square feet
Can be overruled by a special use permit
Rear yard coverage:
With pool: maximum 60%
Without pool: 40%, with accessory buildings not exceeding 30%
Maximum height: 12 feet
if the roof is pitched, the height halfway (at any slope) can be a maximum of 12 feet with the total maximum height at 16 feet
Minimum separation from another structure: 6 feet
Minimum Setback Requirements:
Front property line: 60 feet
Side property line:
key lot: 4 feet
interior lot: no requirements
Rear property line:
Key lot: 4 feet
Interior lot: no requirements
Corner lots: 9 feet from structure to the street property line
Opening restrictions:
<3 from the property line: none allowed
3-5 feet from the property line: 25% of the maximum allotment of openings allowed
Overhang restrictions: must be placed > 2 feet from the property line
ADU REQUIREMENTS:
Zoning Restrictions
All of the following zoned single-family or multi-family homes are permitted to have ADUs:
R-1 (most single-family homes)
R-2, R-M (duplexes & multi-family)
PD (planned development)
Setback and Height Restrictions
Setback Requirements: Determined by zoning (check specific zone)
All side lots: 10 feet from street required
Single-family zoned homes (one-story ADU):
Front property line: 45 feet
Side property line: > 3 feet
Rear property line: > 3 feet
Single-family zoned homes (two-story or >40% of rear lot ADU):
Front property line: 45 feet
Side property line: > 4 feet
Rear property line: > 4 feet
Multi-family or duplex zoned homes (one-story ADU)
Must be located in the rear yard OR 45 feet from the front property line
2nd story must be 4 feet from the side and rear property lines
Height maximum is dependent on zoning:
Single-family zoned homes:
One-story ADU: 18 feet
Two-story ADU: 24 feet
One-story ADU with an existing JADU: 16 feet
Multi-family zoned homes: 16 feet
Other Restrictions
Short-term rentals < 30 days are not allowed