Spokane Municipal Code

Title 17C Land Use Standards

Chapter 17C.120 Commercial Zones

Section 17C.120.300 Detached Accessory Structures

1. Purpose.

These standards are intended to maintain separation and privacy to abutting residential lots from nonresidential development.

2. General Standards.

1. 1. The standards of this section apply only to detached accessory structures.

1. 2. The height and floor area ratio standards of the base zone apply to detached accessory structures.

3. Setbacks.

1. 1. Uncovered Accessory Structures.

1. 1. 1. Uncovered accessory structures such as flag poles, lamp posts, signs, radio antennas and dishes, mechanical equipment, uncovered decks, play structures, and tennis courts are allowed in the street lot line setback provided they do not reduce the required sidewalk width of SMC 17C.120.230.

1. 1. 2. Uncovered accessory structures are not allowed in a required setback from an abutting residential zone.

1. 2. Covered Structures.

Covered structures such as storage buildings, garages, greenhouses, work shed, covered decks, and covered recreational structures are subject to the setbacks for structures.

Date Passed: Tuesday, May 31, 2005

Effective Date: Wednesday, July 6, 2005

ORD C33636 Section 1

Section 17C.120.300 Detached Accessory Structures

1. Purpose.

These standards are intended to maintain separation and privacy to abutting residential lots from nonresidential development.

2. General Standards.

1. 1. The standards of this section apply only to detached accessory structures.

1. 2. The height and floor area ratio standards of the base zone apply to detached accessory structures.

3. Setbacks.

1. 1. Uncovered Accessory Structures.

1. 1. 1. Uncovered accessory structures such as flag poles, lamp posts, signs, radio antennas and dishes, mechanical equipment, uncovered decks, play structures, and tennis courts are allowed in the street lot line setback provided they do not reduce the required sidewalk width of SMC 17C.120.230.

1. 1. 2. Uncovered accessory structures are not allowed in a required setback from an abutting residential zone.

1. 2. Covered Structures.

Covered structures such as storage buildings, garages, greenhouses, work shed, covered decks, and covered recreational structures are subject to the setbacks for structures.

Date Passed: Tuesday, May 31, 2005

Effective Date: Wednesday, July 6, 2005

ORD C33636 Section 1