(a) Utility sheds shall not be considered an accessory structure. A utility shed shall not exceed 144 square feet, ten feet in height, and shall be governed by the following set backs.
District | Setback from Side and/or Rear Lot Lines (ft.) |
R-1 | 3 |
R-2 | 2 |
R-3 | 2 |
(b) Installation requirements for utility sheds shall be as follows:
(1) A utility shed may be installed or erected on any property within the township without the placement of footers or foundations beneath the utility sheds, provided that, for the purpose of rodent and vermin control, the utility shed is placed on a concrete slab not less than four inches thick, and further provided that the utility shed complies with all other requirements of the Building and Housing Code;
(2) Four inches of crushed stone can be used in lieu of a concrete slab in the event that the shed is of the fabricated wooden variety with a treated wooden floor system. Such a system must contain treated skids that elevate the floor of the building a minimum of four inches above grade for air circulation beneath the structure. Wire must be secured to the perimeter skids as a rodent and vermin control;
(3) The concrete slab or stone must be no less than two inches larger than the maximum length and width of the shed; and
(4) Compliance with the township’s stormwater management regulations.
(c) Temporary storage structures are permitted and may be located in the driveway, notwithstanding § 1292.06(a). The number of storage structures on a lot shall be limited to one and shall not remain on the lot in excess of 30 days. If additional time is needed for the structure, a permit must be obtained from the Code Enforcement Office.
(Ord. 896, passed 12-21-2011)