(A) Accessory buildings or uses shall not be constructed or established on a lot until construction of the principal building has been actually commenced or the primary use established, except in the “RA-10” Zoning District.

(B) Detached accessory buildings shall not be located in the required front yard setback except for “Driveway Shade Structure” as defined by this Code and only as allowed in SLCC 18.25.040, Table No. 3. All other detached accessory buildings may be built in the required rear yard but such accessory buildings shall not occupy more than 30% of the required rear yard and shall not be nearer than three feet to any side or rear lot line.

(C) Accessory buildings shall not be used for dwelling purposes except for a guest house, an agricultural living quarters or if permitted elsewhere in this title.

(D) All accessory buildings and accessory uses, such as but not limited to guest houses, agricultural living quarters, barns and corrals, garages, carports, Driveway Shade Structures, and swimming pools shall require building permits and/or zoning clearance and shall adhere to any applicable provisions elsewhere in this title. Building permits shall not be required for one-story detached accessory buildings; provided, that the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet. A building permit shall be required for “Driveway Shade Structures” as defined by this Code regardless of the size. Before issuing a building permit the Building Official must receive a notarized agreement from the property owner creating a covenant, that will run with the property, that the sides will never be enclosed. The City will record said covenant with the Yuma County Recorder’s office.

(E) Accessory buildings shall be set back a minimum of three feet from the rear and interior side property lines. If located closer than six feet to the principal dwelling then the accessory structure must be attached to the principal dwelling through an integral roof structure a minimum of six feet in width, except for owner assembled garden sheds under 120 square feet in size.

(F) In the case of corner lots, accessory buildings shall maintain side yard setbacks from the street side lot line as required for the main structure in that zone; and when a garage is entered from an alley, it shall not be located nearer than ten feet to the alley line (which may be an easement or a property line).

(G) Accessory buildings shall not exceed the height regulations of the zoning district within any part of the buildable lot area, and shall not exceed 20 feet in height in any required yard.

(H) All accessory buildings or uses, except for wells and related well equipment, shall have the same electrical meter as the principal building or use unless the public utility determines that a separate meter is required for safety reasons which shall be determined on a case-by-case basis.

(I) Cargo containers and semi-trailers as follows:

(J) Manufactured homes and/or recreational vehicles may not be used as an accessory building in any district. (Ord. 312 § 2(14.8), passed 4-11-2012; Ord. 440 § 4, passed 4-26-2023. Code 2012 § 152.218.)