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An unoccupied accessory structure or an external accessory dwelling unit shall meet the following development standards:

A. Proximity. An unoccupied accessory structure or an EADU must be located at least six feet from the main building.

B. Location. The unoccupied accessory structure or an EADU must be located in either the rear or side yard.

C. Setbacks. An unoccupied accessory structure or an EADU, including eaves, must be a minimum of two feet from the rear and side lot lines. All construction must be done in accordance with the building code.

D. Height. The height of an unoccupied accessory structure or an EADU may not exceed twenty feet to the midpoint for a sloped roof and sixteen feet to the cornice for a flat roof.

E. Stories. An unoccupied accessory structure or an EADU may range from one to one and one-half stories.

F. Building Area. The maximum cumulative building area of all unoccupied accessory structures or an EADU is the larger of nine hundred square feet or thirteen percent of the lot area.

G. Utilities. An unoccupied accessory structure or an EADU may not have a separate electrical service, gas service, sewer service or water service.

H. Maintenance. It is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure the setback area between an unoccupied accessory structure or an EADU and the property line remains free of weeds, junk and debris.

I. Number of Unoccupied Accessory Structures. Multiple unoccupied accessory structures are permitted on each property so long as each unoccupied accessory structure meets the requirements of this section. (Ord. 2021-19 § 1 (Att. A); Ord. 5/4/2010O-3 § 1 (Att. A (part)); Ord. 7/11/2006O-10 § 1 (Exh. B (part)); Ord. 11-13-2001 § 2 (part))