City of Newport
§ 17.78.020

Accessory uses, buildings, and structures—Dimensional standards

Accessory uses, buildings, and structures are subject to the following dimensional standards:

    • A. In any residential district, accessory uses shall be those customarily incidental to uses listed as permitted, provided, however, an accessory use shall be prohibited in front yards and shall be located not less than twenty (20) feet back from any line adjoining a street.

    • B. The following Table of Dimensional Standards for Accessory Uses, Buildings, and Structures establishes the setback and height requirements of accessory buildings and structures defined in Section 17.78.010, and any other accessory use outlined in Section 17.78.030(A)—(G).

Table of Dimensional Standards for Accessory Uses, Buildings, and Structures

Zoning
District
Accessory
Building or
Structure
Front
Setback
Requirement
Accessory Building/
Structure (max. height of 12 ft) Side and Rear Setback
Accessory Building/
Structure (>12 ft in height) Side and Rear Setback
Accessory Building/
Structure
Height
Limit
Raised Patios that are excluded from Lot Coverage Calculation
R-3 20' 3' side,
5' rear
10' 26' Up to 32"
R-4 20' 5' 10' 26' Up to 32"
R-6 20' 5' 10' 26' Up to 32"
R-10 20' 5' 10' 26' Up to 32"
R-l0A 20' 5' 10' 26' Up to 32"
R-20 30' 5' 10' 26' Up to 32"
R-40 50' 10' 20' 26' Up to 48"
R-40A 50' 10' 20' 28' Up to 48"
R-60 50' 10' 20' 28' Up to 48"
R-120 75' 25' 50' 28' Up to 48"
R-160 100' 25' 50' 28' Up to 48"
LB 0' 0' side,
5' rear
0' side,
5' rear
30' N/A
WB 0' 5' 5' 30' N/A
GB 0' 0' side,
5' rear
0' side,
5' rear
30' N/A
CI 100' 20' 20' 30' N/A
IH 0' 0' 0' 30' N/A
TM 0' or 5' 5' 5' 30' N/A
OS 40' 80' 80' 30' N/A
RD 40' 80' 80' 30' N/A

 

(Ord. No. 2024-19, § 1, 7-24-2024; Ord. No. 2024-31, § 1, 9-25-2024; Ord. No. 2025-26, § 1, 3-26-2025)