23.304.070 Unenclosed Accessory Structures in Residential Districts.
A. Applicability. This section applies to unenclosed accessory structures as defined in 23.502--Glossary in a Residential District, excluding fences which are addressed in 23.304.080--Fences.
B. Placement on Lot. Unenclosed accessory structures require an AUP if placed on the ground within a required setback.
C. Height.
1. For unenclosed accessory structure within a required setback, allowed height shall be specified in the AUP.
2. No height limitations apply to unenclosed accessory structures outside of required setbacks.
3. The height of an unenclosed accessory structure is measured as the vertical distance from the lowest existing grade point within a 3-foot radius of any point of the structure to the highest point of the structure.
D. Hot Tubs, Jacuzzis, and Spas.
1. An unenclosed outdoor hot tub, jacuzzi, or spa located anywhere on a lot requires:
(a) An AUP in all Residential Districts except for the ES-R district; and
(b) A Use Permit in the ES-R district.
2. Any pump associated with an unenclosed outdoor hot tub, jacuzzi, or spa shall be mounted and enclosed so that its sound is not audible on an adjacent lot. (Ord. 7787-NS § 2 (Exh. A), 2021)