Accessory structures shall be permitted in all zoning districts provided the following requirements have been met.
(A) Accessory structures shall not be erected prior to the primary structure, except structures which classify as farm buildings, as stated under the definitions section of this chapter.
(B) Accessory structures shall be clearly subordinate in height, area, bulk extent and purpose to the primary structure.
(C) The following accessory structures are permitted in all districts and may be installed in any required yard without an ILP: landscape vegetation, swing sets, children’s tree houses, bird baths, bird houses, curbs, fences, lamp posts, mail boxes, name plates, parking spaces, utility installations for local services, retaining walls, walks, drainage installations, housing for domestic pets provided it is not for profit and does not constitute a kennel as defined in this chapter.
(D) Any accessory structure which is classified as a farm building, as determined by this chapter, shall be only required to secure an ILP.
(E) Wireless communications facilities are permitted in all districts and may be installed without an ILP provided they are co-located upon an existing or pre-approved wireless communication facility, or they are no taller than 15 feet and visually integrated or camouflaged against a structure other than another antenna.
(F) The following accessory structures are permitted in all zoning districts and require an application for an ILP certifying that all applicable requirements of the chapter have been met.
(1) Buildings such as garages, carports, enclosed patios, bath houses, gazebos, cabanas, greenhouses, storage sheds, stables and other structures over 50 square feet in area;
(2) Home occupation structures in accordance with this chapter;
(3) In-ground swimming pools subject to a 5-foot high fence placement around the pool area and/or a mechanical pool cover over the pool;
(4) Signs as set forth in this chapter; and
(5) Antennas and amateur radio towers over 30 feet in height measured from the roofline.
(Ord. 98-25, passed 12-21-1998; Am. Ord. 2006-6, passed 5-6-2006)