(a) General. An accessory building may be erected detached from the principal building or, except when a stable, may be erected as an integral part of the principal building, or it may be connected therewith by a breezeway or similar structure. Except as provided in Chapter 1157
, no accessory building shall be erected in any required yard or court, except a rear yard, and shall not occupy more than thirty-five percent (35%) of a required rear yard.
(b) Corner Lots. In any R District, where a corner lot adjoins in the rear a lot fronting on the side street and located in an R District, no part of an accessory building on such corner lot within twenty-five (25) feet of the common lot line shall be nearer a side street lot line than the least depth of the front yard required along such side street for a dwelling on such adjoining lot, and in no case shall any part of such accessory building be nearer to the side street lot line than the least width of the side yard required for the principal building to which it is accessory.
(c) Front Setback. No accessory use or structure in any R District, except an off-street parking area subject to the provisions of Chapter 1165
shall be permitted nearer to any front lot line than sixty (60) feet, unless such use or structure is contained within or constitutes an integral part of the main building. In the case of a corner lot where the Board of Zoning Appeals approves the choice by the owner of the longer street lot line as the front lot line, this requirement shall apply only to the distance of an accessory building from the shorter street lot line.
(d) Yard Requirements. Except as provided in Chapter 1155
an accessory building if not located in the rear yard shall be an integral part of, or connected with, the principal building to which it is accessory, and shall be so placed as to meet all yard and court requirements for a principal building, of the same height and other dimensions as the accessory building.
(e) Without Main Building. In any R District, no accessory building or structure shall be erected or constructed prior to the erection or construction of the principal or main building.
(Ord. 98-59. Passed 8-4-98.)
(f) Swimming Pools. In-ground pools or pools which have a ground level entrance at any point must have a privacy fence six (6) feet in height which denies access to the pool. All gates must have safety locks and be locked when not in use.
Above-ground pools must be designed so as to deny access to the pool by having walls at least four (4) feet above ground level or wall extensions (fencing) at least four (4) feet above ground level. Also, steps accessing the pool must be retractable and must be kept up and locked when not in use. Above ground pools four (4) feet in depth or smaller require no permit or review.
All in-ground and above-ground pools require a zoning permit. The application should be accompanied by a drawing showing the swimming pool location and its relation in measurements to the side and rear lot lines, and the rear yard dimensions. All pools are to have a minimum ten (10) feet rear yard setback and twenty feet side yard setback.
(Ord. 20-69. Passed 10-27-20.)
(g) Temporary Storage Containers. Temporary Storage Containers means any container, enclosure, structure, portable on-demand storage device (POD), metal shipping container, mobile storage unit, and any other device which is designed to be portable and transportable, commonly used to store home furnishings and other personal items on a temporary basis. These units are normally delivered and left on-site to be packed and subsequently removed after a short period of time. Temporary storage containers do not include self-propelled motor vehicles or moving vans.
(1) Permit Required. No temporary storage container shall be placed upon any property without first obtaining a zoning certificate from the Zoning Inspector.
(2) Restrictions. All temporary storage containers on residential properties shall comply with the following:
A. Shall not be placed in the right of way or any easement
B. Shall not be positioned as to create a sight obstruction for any roadway, alley, or sidewalk and must conform to Section 1133.05.
C. Shall adhere to setback requirements for accessory structures in the specific zoning district it is located, however it must be placed on driveway or impervious surface.
D. Shall not be connected to plumbing or electrical services.
E. Shall be securely locked at all times other than during actual loading or unloading of items being stored in the unit.
F. Shall not exceed one-hundred and sixty-nine (169) square feet in area and exceed eight (8) feet in height.
G. No more than one temporary storage container shall be placed on any lot at one time.
H. The maximum duration for placement is thirty (30) consecutive days. Each issued zoning certificate will be issued based on a thirty (30)-day interval and will not be separated in shorter durations.
I. Up to two (2) fourteen (14)-day extensions may be granted by the zoning inspector for each zoning certificate based on unforeseen circumstances.
J. No more than two (2) zoning certificates will be issued for a lot or parcel within a three-hundred and sixty-five (365) day period.
K. The fee for a zoning certificate for a temporary storage container shall be a minimum of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and shown on the fee schedule available in the City Engineer's Office.
(3) Exceptions: The Zoning Inspector may issue a zoning certificate exceeding the time limits and fees above in compliance with the following:
A. Storing personal property as a result of a major calamity ( e.g. fire, flood, or other event where there is significant property damage).
B. Storing work materials for a subdivision or commercial property development for the duration of the project. In no case shall it be extended past the expiration date of the zoning certificate issued for the primary structure or seven (7) days after the project is completed whichever is the least.
(Ord. 24-26. Passed 4-23-24.)