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DRAFT 135-1. BUilDiNG tYPeS
Accessory Structures
other structure containing a minimum c. If these permitted locations will not allow
of 2 feet of water at any point in time for the antenna or satellite dish to fully function,
use by the resident, their family or guests. it may be located in the front or corner side
Temporarily erected plastic, canvas, or yards or on the front or corner facades.
rubber pools that do not fulfill the depth d. Evidence shall be provided to the
requirement do not apply. community development director prior
2. Yard. Permitted in all yards. to installation in the front or corner yards
3. Setback. Must be set back at least 15 feet from or on the front or corner facades that
front and corner side lot lines. the antenna or satellite dish cannot fully
function in either the side or rear yards or
i. temporary Storage container. Temporary and on the side or rear facades.
transportable container for personal storage. 6. When a stand-alone antenna or satellite dish
1. The container’s size is limited to no greater than occurs adjacent to a residential district, the side
825 cubic feet or covering an area no greater & rear landscape buffer with a solid fence is
than 180 square feet of area. required.
2. Only one storage container is permitted per lot B. electric Vehicle charging Stations. An electric
at a time. vehicle charging station is a public or private parking
3. unless being used in conjunction with a valid space that is served by battery charging equipment
building permit, the container may be located on with the purpose of transferring electric energy to a
a lot for no more than 10 consecutive days, no battery or other energy storage device in an electric
more than twice in a calendar year. vehicle.
4. Any container may be temporarily stored in any 1. Types
yard. Any container shall be placed upon a paved a. Level 1, slow charging, operates on a 15 to
surface, such as asphalt, concrete, or pavers. 20 amp breaker on a 120 volt AC circuit.
1.19.4 AcceSSOrY UtilitY StrUctUreS b. Level 2, medium charging, operates on a 40
The following accessory structures are classified as to 100 amp breaker on a 208 volt or 240
volt AC circuit.
Accessory utility Structures:
A. Antenna and Satellite Dish. An apparatus, c. Level 3, fast or rapid charging, operates
on a 60 amp or higher breaker on a 480
detached or attached to the exterior of a building, volt or higher 3-phase circuit with special
together with any supporting structure, for sending grounding equipment.
or receiving electromagnetic waves.
1. Size. The smallest practical size shall be used for 2. Siting & Setbacks. The siting and setbacks for
stations shall be the same as the parking facility
any Antenna or Satellite Dish. within which they are associated.
2. A stand-alone antenna or satellite dish shall 3. Design. Except when located in one, 2-, and
not exceed a maximum of 10 feet in its outside 3-unit dwelling locations, stations shall be
diameter. reserved for parking and charging of electric
3. An antenna or satellite dish that is attached to vehicles only, with signage as described below.
the exterior of a building shall not be larger than 4. Accessibility. All stations shall comply with federal
36 inches in diameter. regulations for accessibility.
4. Additional size may be approved through the 5. Equipment.
type 1 design exception (see 135-6.2).
5. Location. Antennae and Satellite Dishes shall be a. Equipment mounted on pedestals, lighting
posts, bollards, or other devices for
located as follows: on-street charging station shall be designed
a. Stand-alone antennae and satellite dishes and located as to not impede pedestrian
shall be located in the side and rear yards. travel or create trip hazards within the right-
b. Antennae and satellite dishes may be of-way.
attached to the roof and side and rear b. Charging station outlets and connector shall
facades of buildings.
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