(a) Accessory Buildings.
(1) Accessory buildings are limited to not more than two with a maximum area of seven percent of the property area or 800 square feet total, whichever is greater.
(2) Accessory buildings shall be complimentary to the main building and surrounding properties.
(3) Accessory buildings shall only be permitted in the side and rear yards. Storage sheds shall only be located within the rear yard.
(4) Accessory buildings shall not exceed a height of sixteen (16) feet and the eaves of any wall shall not exceed twelve (12) feet.
(5) Accessory structures shall not contain or be used as dwelling units, home occupations, or for commercial or industrial purposes.
(6) The main building shall be constructed and approved for occupancy prior to the construction of an accessory building.
(7) Accessory structures shall be located no closer than five (5) feet to any side or rear property line.
(8) No more than two temporary structures may be allowed to exist on any lot at the same time. No temporary structure may be allowed to remain for more than twenty-one (21) days and a period of sixty (60) days must elapse before it or any other temporary structure is permitted.
(b) Home Occupations.
(1) Home occupations as an accessory use may be conducted in a single-family dwelling provided it is: (1) clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling, (2) does not change the character of the dwelling; and (3) there is no indication from the exterior that the dwelling is being utilized in whole or in part for any purpose other than a dwelling and further that:
A. The home occupation is conducted wholly within the dwelling or off the premises;
B. There is no outside storage or display of materials in connection with the home occupation;
C. The home occupation is conducted only by an individual that is residing on the premises;
D. The home occupation will not create more than six trips a day to and from the dwelling by all customers of the home occupation;
E. The area used for the home occupation shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the floor area of the dwelling, including basements, and no part of a garage or accessory building shall be used;
F. There is no stock or materials other than the type of quantity normally found in the home;
G. The delivery of any materials for the home occupation will not exceed two trips per day by any vehicle not owned by a family member;
H. If some product is made as part of the activity, only this product may be sold; and
I. The mechanical equipment used for the home occupation is of a size and type that is similar to domestic mechanical equipment or is customarily found in a business office.
(2) Home occupations shall include the use of premises by a physician, surgeon, dentist, lawyer, clergyman, or other professional person for consultation or emergency treatment but not for the general practice of his/her profession. Garage, yard, and house sales shall not exceed two per calendar year and each sale shall be limited to two concurrent days. Home occupation shall exclude the use of premises for barbershops, beauty shops, massage parlors, doctor's offices for the treatment of patients, auto repair shops, or any use that exceeds the conditions contained in this section. Any home occupation that does not conform to subsection (b)(1) hereof shall be relocated and/or removed from the residence.
(Ord. 2017. Passed 1-26-17.)