17.54.020 Residential Accessory Structure and Use.
An accessory structure refers to a detached, non-habitable building (such as a shed or greenhouse) generally used for storage or other non-commercial use. An accessory structure is permitted in addition to an attached or detached garage and shall comply with the following limitations:
A. One accessory structure may be located within a required rear yard or a required interior side yard behind the back building line, and shall not contain more than 100 square feet in area or be greater than 10 feet in height. An accessory structure exceeding one or both of these requirements must comply with the setback requirements of the zone. In addition, if the accessory structure is more than 10 feet in height or greater than 200 square feet in floor area, a building permit shall be obtained prior to construction.
B. No accessory structure may be constructed on any lot prior to the issuance of a building permit for the principle structure. A permit for a detached garage may be issued simultaneously with the issuance of a permit for a principle dwelling on the subject property.
C. An accessory structure placed within six feet of a residence must comply with the Oregon State Building Code fire safety requirements.
D. An unenclosed covered patio or a covered deck enclosed only by railings may be placed in the rear yard of a residence provided that no part is closer than 10 feet to a rear property line; eaves may extend 24 inches into this setback. An uncovered deck may be located within the required rear yard or the required side yard behind the back building line provided that it may not be closer than five feet to a property line. (Ord. 4128 (part), 1981; Ord. 3380 (part), 1968).
E. The placement of a temporary storage structure (such as a “POD”) for non-commercial use is permitted in a required yard for a period not exceeding 10 days in a calendar year. This does not apply to construction trailers (typically erected for the duration of the construction period of a home, subdivision, commercial or industrial site) which must be removed within two weeks of the date that a final certificate of occupancy is issued for the particular development.
F. Play structures may be placed along rear and/or interior side yard property lines except that any portion of the structure that is six feet or more in height must be a minimum of five feet from the interior side and/or rear property line.