Accessory buildings, structures and uses shall be designed, constructed, altered and maintained in accordance with the following criteria and as may be adjusted in the review process.
(a) Yard, Coverage and Height Standards for Accessory Buildings and Uses. Accessory buildings, structures and uses permitted in Residential Districts shall comply with the standards set forth in Schedule 1155.06(a), however, an accessory use shall only be permitted to the extent such use complies with all other accessory use regulations set forth in subsections 1155.06(b) through (j).
Schedule 1155.06(a) | |||||
Permitted Use or Structure | Yard in Which Permitted | Minimum Setback from Lot Line | Maximum Coverage | Maximum Height | |
Side | Rear | ||||
R-LF(1), R-1(1), and R-2 Districts | |||||
Storage shed, greenhouse, beach house, and similar accessory buildings | Rear Yard | 10 feet | 10 feet | 15% of the area of the main building | 10 feet |
Accessory recreational structures such as swimming pools and tennis courts | Rear Yard | 30 feet | 30 feet | 5% of the lot area (2) | 10 feet |
Gazebos, play equipment, garden equipment/structures and similar structures | Side Yard | (3) | NA | 5% of side yard | 10 feet |
Rear yard | 10 feet | 10 feet | 5% of rear yard | 10 feet | |
Freestanding air conditioning unit (4) | Side yard | 20 feet | NA | NA | NA |
Rear yard | 20 feet | 20 feet | NA | NA | |
Emergency generator, swimming pool pumping equipment and similar motorized equipment (4) | Rear Yard | 20 feet | 20 feet | NA | NA |
R-3 and R-4 Districts | |||||
Detached garage | Rear Yard | 3 feet | 3 feet | (5) | 18 feet |
Storage shed, greenhouse, and similar accessory buildings | Rear Yard | 3 feet | 3 feet | 15% of the area of the main building (6) | 10 feet |
Gazebos, play equipment, garden equipment/structures and similar structures | Side yard | (3) | NA | 5% of side yard | 10 feet |
Rear yard | 5 feet | 10 feet | 5% of rear yard | 10 feet | |
Freestanding air conditioning unit (4) | Side yard | 3 feet | NA | NA | NA |
Rear yard | (3) | 20 feet | NA | NA | |
Emergency generator, and other similar motorized equipment (4) | Rear yard | (3) | 20 feet | NA | NA |
Schedule 1155.06(a) (CONT.) | |||||
Permitted Use or Structure | Yard in Which Permitted | Minimum Setback from Lot Line | Maximum Coverage | Maximum Height | |
Side | Rear | ||||
All R Districts | |||||
Decks, terraces, patios and similar seating areas that exceed 40 square feet | Side yard | (3) | NA | NA | NA |
Rear yard | (3) | 20 feet | NA | NA | |
(1) See subsection 1155.06(b) below for accessory structures in the Shoreline Setback area. (2) See subsection 1155.06(d) below for swimming pools. (3) Shall maintain the minimum required side yard for the dwelling as specified in Section 1155.05. (4) See also Section 1155.06(e). (5) Shall comply with the maximum land coverage set forth in Section 1155.07 (6) Calculation of accessory building floor area does not include the area of a detached garage. | |||||
(b) Accessory uses and structures in the Shoreline Setback Area. The following accessory structures, uses and vegetation are permitted in the shoreline setback area, provided they do not substantially impair views of Lake Erie from adjoining properties:
(1) One accessory buildings with a maximum area of 240 square feet and a maximum height of ten (10) feet.
(2) Uncovered decks, patios, and in-ground swimming pools, provided no part of the structure exceeds thirty (30) inches in height above the existing grade.
(3) Gazebos, garden structures, play equipment and similar open structures with a maximum height of ten (10) feet.
(4) Stairs and docks that provide access to the lake.
(5) Open fences and hedges with a maximum height of six (6) feet and a minimum of seventy-five percent (75%) openness.
(6) Landscaping and plant material that has a maximum mature height of ten (10) feet, and is planted in a manner that does not create a hedge.
(c) All accessory buildings shall be supported on a masonry foundation wall or concrete beam at grade, and the design, texture and color of exterior materials shall be compatible with the main building.
(d) Accessory Swimming Pools. All private pools shall be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with Chapter 1329 of the Codified Ordinances and generally accepted industry standards relating to illumination of same.
(e) Air conditioning units, emergency generator equipment, and other similar motorized equipment shall comply with the following additional requirements:
(1) In all R districts, freestanding air conditioning units, emergency generator equipment and similar motorized equipment shall be located within ten (10) feet of the structure or use it serves if located in a rear yard and, where permitted, within five (5) feet of the structure or use it serves if located in a side yard.
(2) All freestanding motorized equipment shall be located so that it is entirely serviceable without needing to enter onto the adjoining property.
(3) All freestanding motorized equipment including swimming pool pumping and filtering equipment shall be screened to its full height from view from the street and abutting properties by a solid fence and/or evergreen vegetation.
(4) Window air conditioning units may project a maximum of thirty (30) inches into a required side or rear yard.
(f) Parking of Recreation Vehicles in a Residential District. The accessory parking of a recreational vehicle shall be permitted in a residential district only in compliance with the following:
(1) Recreational vehicles owned by the occupants of the dwelling may be parked or stored inside a garage, provided the enclosed parking area is in excess of the area needed to accommodate the enclosed parking spaces required in Subsection 1155.07(f).
(2) Recreational vehicles owned by the occupants of the dwelling may be parked or stored in the rear yard, outside of an enclosed building not less than ten (10) feet from a lot line, subject to the following conditions:
A. The outdoor parking space shall be effectively screened from view from the street and adjacent properties as determined by the Building Commissioner. Adequate screening shall consist of a wall or fence as permitted by this Code, or evergreen plantings.
B. The recreational vehicle shall be kept in good repair and, where applicable, carry a current year’s license plate and registration.
(3) A recreation vehicle may be temporarily parked in a parking or driveway area anywhere on the premises for loading or unloading purposes for a period of not more than forty-eight (48) hours in any consecutive fourteen (14)-day period.
(4) No recreational vehicle shall have fixed connections to electricity, water, gas or sanitary sewer facilities and at no time shall the recreation vehicle be used as a dwelling unit, or for storage or housekeeping purposes while parked or stored in the Village.
(h) Landscape features, such as hedges, shrubs, and other such vegetation, are encouraged in all yards to enhance the use and enjoyment of the property and the environment of the Village, except as limited in Subsection 1155.06(b) for the Shoreline Setback area in an RLF and R-1 District.
(i) The temporary parking of automobiles shall be permitted only on the driveway and turnaround system.
(j) Permit Required. Unless the accessory buildings, structures and uses are included in the final development plan, a permit shall be required for the above accessory buildings, structures and uses except for specified landscape features in subsection (h) and temporary parking in subsection (i).
(Ord. 4115. Passed 2-15-23.)