(A) All accessory structures. The following regulations apply to all accessory structures:
(1) With the exception of an attached or detached garage, an accessory structure shall not be located in front of the main building or directly between the main building and the street.
(2) All accessory structures, including detached garages, may not be located within a required side or rear yard area if the required side or rear yard area is adjacent to a street or abuts an R-1-7,500 or R-1 zoned property.
(3) The total square footage of all non-parking-related accessory structures on a lot shall not exceed the lesser of these two quantities: 500 square feet or 50 percent of the ground floor of the main building.
(4) The height of an accessory structure shall not exceed one story or 15 feet.
(5) An accessory structure smaller than 250 square feet may be constructed of metal or similar material as approved by the City Planner.
(6) All accessory structures shall be maintained in good condition. Any structure considered to be in disrepair, as determined by the Director of Community Development, shall be repaired, replaced or removed from the site.
(7) Guesthouses as accessory structures are prohibited.
(8) Bathrooms within accessory structures are prohibited.
(B) Detached accessory structures. The following regulations apply to detached accessory structures:
(1) Detached accessory structures shall be located at least 6 feet from the main building. A breezeway may span the space between the two structures.
(2) Detached accessory structures shall be located at least 5 feet from any property line.
(3) Detached accessory structures may not be located above a garage.
(C) Canopy structures. The following regulations apply to canopy structures:
(1) Canopy structures shall not be located within the view of a public right-of-way, front or side yard area or driveway.
(2) Canopy structures with a maximum projected canopy area of 200 square feet, maximum height of 8 feet and maximum length of 20 feet may be located within a rear yard area provided that it is fully screened by 6-foot high fencing or shrubs.
(3) Reflective, mirrored type covering material shall be prohibited.
(4) A temporary use permit may be obtained pursuant to subchapter 153.210, Administrative Procedures, for the placement of a canopy once a year per property for a period not exceeding five days.
(D) Notwithstanding the provisions of § 153.040.070(A) and § 153.040.070(B), “accessory dwelling units” as defined by § 153.120.360(B) shall be subject to the regulations and development standards as set forth in § 153.120.360.
(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12; Am. Ord. 1464, passed 11-17-21)