No accessory building shall be larger than 50% of the ground floor area of the primary structure (the residence) on any lot less than 1 acre in size.
Lots <8,000 square feet or with alley access:
A detached garage (600 square feet or less) can disregard the rear and side yard setbacks on a lot 8,000 square feet or less (or any size lot with public alley access) provided that the garage is located in the rear 30% of the lot or further than 75 feet from the front lot line and is no closer than 12 feet from the centerline of an adjacent alley. Under this rule, an accessory building, such as garage, have a height greater than 12 feet.
Lots >8,000 square feet or without alley access:
Lots over 8,000 square feet in size or those that don't have public alley access, must construct all structures outside the required setback areas.
Please email Planning@ci.puyallup.wa.us for more information.