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Accessory Buildings
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I permitted to place a storage shed or shop on my residential lot?
You may have accessory structure such as a storage shed, shop, greenhouse or gazebo on your property, subject to these restrictions:
- The structure must be no taller than 14 feet and no larger than 600 square feet of building footprint. Exceeding 600 square feet requires the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit.
- Structures larger than 400 square feet and/or higher than one story must meet Architectural Design Standards.
- Structures must be located outside of front, rear, or side yard setbacks. If your property is located on a corner lot, please contact our office for additional setback requirements.
- You cannot exceed your zoning district’s lot coverage standard:
- 40% for R1 Single Family Residential lots or
- 50% for R Low Density Residential and R2 Multi-Family Residential lots.
- Lot coverage is defined as the percentage of your property covered by buildings or impervious structures. Contact the Community Development office for questions on calculating lot coverage.
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May I build an addition to my home?
Generally, the answer would be yes, as long as the addition does not encroach into any required setbacks, exceed lot coverage allowances, or violate height restrictions. In R1 Single-Family Residential districts, buildings may be 28 feet high (measured to mid-point of ridge). Buildings may be 35 feet high in R2 Multi-Family Residential and RC Residential Commercial districts, and 40 feet high in R3 High Density Multi-Family Residential districts. Additionally, all other required building and development code requirements must be met. You are strongly encouraged to contact the Cottage Grove Building Division for further information regarding such plans.
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May I build an apartment on my property?
The City allows “Accessory Dwelling Units” (defined as a second dwelling unit on a lot with an existing single family house, which is auxiliary to, and smaller than, the main house). Section 2.2.200.B of the Development Code specifies standards for ADUs. These are available at the Community Development Department or can be downloaded from this site. Standards include:
- One accessory dwelling unit is allowed per lot, and cannot exceed 800 square feet of floor area.
- Either the primary residence or accessory dwelling unit must be owner-occupied.
- Detached accessory dwellings cannot exceed 28 feet or 110% of the height of the primary dwelling (whichever is less).
- The structure must comply with residential and/or structural building codes.
- A garage that is needed to meet the parking requirement for the main house cannot be converted into an apartment.
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