(a) Location. Accessory uses and structures shall be located completely to the rear of the principal structure and shall be no closer than ten (10) feet from any part of the principal structure. Accessory uses and structures shall meet the rear and side yard setback requirements of the applicable residential zoning district. Accessory uses and structures shall not be located within a recorded easement.
(b) Exterior. In order to protect property values and encourage neighborhood stability an accessory structure shall have an exterior which meets this standard and is compatible in appearance to the principal building on the parcel or lot.
(c) Area. The maximum permitted area of an accessory structure placed on a lot in a residential zoning district shall be based on the following lot categories on which the accessory structure is to be located.
(1) Lot Size Two (2) Acres or Less. An accessory structure shall be no larger than seven hundred twenty (720) square feet, shall contain no more than one (1) story nor shall it exceed a total height of fifteen (15) feet as measured from the floor to the top of the roof, and no door serving the accessory structure shall exceed nine (9) feet in height.
(2) Lot Size Over Two (2) Acres But Less Than Four (4) Acres. An accessory structure shall be no larger than one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet and shall not exceed a height of twenty-five (25) feet as measured from the floor to the top of the roof.
(3) Lot Size Four (4) or More Acres. An accessory structure shall be no larger than one thousand four hundred forty (1,440) square feet and shall not exceed a height of twenty-five (25) feet as measured from the floor to the top of the roof.
(d) Maintenance. Accessory uses and structures shall be maintained in good condition and kept secure from the deteriorating effect of natural elements.
(e) Number. No more than one accessory structure and two accessory uses shall be permitted on any lot.
(Ord. 41-01. Passed 8-20-01.)