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accessory buildings, which is either 16 or 22 feet, is based on the size ora parcel, with 2.5 acres or more necessary for the greater height. Additionally, the size of accessory buildings is also based on the size ora parcel. However, all parcels 10.6 acres or greater in size are all limited to thc same amount of square footage for accessory buildings, which is 5,664 square feet. Finally, thc majority of the regulations for swimming pools and spas are currently in Chapter 8 (Building & l-lousing) of City Code, yet most are zoning related and would be more appropriately located in Chapter 9 (Zoning & Subdivision of Land). He explained the restriction on two-story and spli. t-lcvcl detached accessory buildings would remain intact for properties that are less than two acres in size. Itowever, with the proposed amendment, properties that are two acres or greater in size would now be eligible for a two-story accessory building through the conditional use permit process. Both the exterior finish of accessory buildings and locating an accessory building nearer the fl'ont property line than home are linked to a two acre threshold, yet the height of accessory buildings is linked to a threshold of 2.5 acres. The proposed amendment would link the height of accessory buildings to the same threshold of two acres, resulting in a height restriction of 16 feet for properties less than two acres and 22 feet for properties that are two acres or greater. Community Development Director Trudgeon explained the proposed amendment would also crcate additional size categories for larger properties, starting at ten acres, which would allow for more square footage for accessory building space. While larger amounts of square footage would be allowed, the proposed amendment would also place a limit on the number of accessory buildings permitted on an individual property. Swimming pool and spa regulations are currently located in Chapter 8 (Building & Housing) of City Code. However, many of the regulations are related to zoning issues and thus, the proposed amendment would incorporate these regulations into Chapter 9 (Zoning & Subdivision of Land). The majority of these regulations would remain unchanged. However, two noteworthy modifications that are proposed include the revised definition of a pool (changing from 100 square feet of surface area to 200 square feet of surface area and two feet in depth) and a 1 O-foot setback for pools from side and rear property lines. He explained certain structures are exempted from the building permit process such as accessory structures 120 square feet or less, fences 6 feet or less in height, swimming pools and spas less than 5,000 gallons, and driveways. However, all of these types of structures must still comply with zoning regulations. Thus, a zoning permit has been created and would be required to help ensure that these types of structures are properly located on a property and meet all other zoning regulations. He advised the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the most recent versions of these ordinance amendments on May 5, 2005 and there were no verbal or written comments submitted. The Planning Commission voted 5-1 to recommend adoption of the proposed ordinance. Councihnember Olson inquired about how the new category for larger properties would work with thc new clustering ordinances. Community Development Director Trudgeon explained a 40-acre parcel that is not being subdivided would fall into the 40-acre category. A parcel that still has a 1 O-acre piece would use that larger lot to determine the categorization. City Council/May 24, 2005 Page 18 of 26