All accessory buildings and structures shall comply with the following provisions:
(a) Incidental to Principal Use. In all districts, accessory uses and buildings shall be clearly incidental to the principal uses permitted on the same premises, and shall comply with requirements of the individual zoning district.
(Ord. 35-2021. Passed 6-14-21.)
(b) Attached Buildings. An accessory building attached to the principal building on a lot shall be made structurally a part thereof and shall comply in all respects with the requirements of this Zoning Code applicable to the principal building. The attached accessory building shall be constructed of materials comparable to the principal building. However, non-enclosed patio roofs, and/or covered porches shall be permitted to extend not more than 10 feet within the minimum front yard setback line.
(c) Detached Buildings. In residential districts, detached accessory buildings, including private garages, shall be located between the front of the dwelling and the rear lot line. All detached accessory structures exceeding 100 square feet shall be constructed of materials harmonious, as defined in Section 1242.02(41) of this Code, to the principal building. Detached accessory buildings measuring up to 240 square feet shall be located a minimum of 5 feet from the side and rear property lines and a minimum of 15 feet from the rear of the principal building. Detached accessory buildings exceeding 240 square feet shall be located a minimum of 10 feet from the side and rear property lines and a minimum of 15 feet from the rear of the principal building. Only one shed shall be permitted per lot containing a residential building. No accessory buildings shall be permitted on vacant land. (Ord. 44-2022. Passed 7-11-22.)
(d) Lot Coverage. For lots improved with one or two family dwellings, the total area of such lot that is covered or occupied by buildings shall not exceed 20 per cent of the lot area. The combined land area occupied by all detached accessory buildings on such a lot shall not exceed 800 square feet.
(e) Swimming Pools. Outdoor swimming pools, as defined and regulated by Chapter 1472 of the Codified Ordinances, are not subject to the 20 per cent coverage and 800 square foot limitations of subsection ©) above. Setback requirements for pools are established in Section 1472.03 of the Building and Housing Code. (Ord. 53-97. Passed 5-12-97.)
(f) Commercial or Industrial Districts. Accessory buildings in commercial or industrial districts shall be located in compliance with the minimum side and rear yard setbacks established for the principal building.
(Ord. 35-2021. Passed 6-14-21.)
*Note: Accessory buildings include sheds.