(A) Setbacks and encroachment.
(1) For corner lots, except in the A-1 Agricultural and RR Rural Residential Zoning District where the setback shall be 30 feet, attached and detached private garages that are oriented so that vehicle access is directly straight in off of a public street adjacent to the side lot line shall be set back not less than 25 feet from the side lot line abutting the public right-of-way.
(2) Except in the A-1 Agricultural and RR Rural Residential zoning district where the setback shall be 30 feet, attached and detached private garages located in rear yards that are oriented so that vehicle access is directly straight in off of a public street or alley adjacent to the rear lot line shall be setback not less than 25 feet from the rear lot line.
(3) Detached accessory buildings not exceeding 120 square feet in floor area.
(a) All detached accessory buildings less than 120 square feet shall be set back at least 5 feet from any other building or structure on the same lot and shall not be located within a required buffer yard or drainage and/or utility easement.
(b) Such structures may encroach into the required side or rear yard setbacks when located in the rear yard of the lot, except in the case of a side yard of a corner lot abutting a public street.
(c) When encroachment into required side or rear yard setbacks is allowed, such detached accessory buildings shall be set back at least 5 feet from all adjoining lots.
(4) Detached accessory buildings exceeding 120 square feet in floor area.
(a) All detached accessory buildings in excess of 120 square feet shall be set back at least 10 feet from any other building or structure on the same lot, and shall not be located within a required buffer yard or drainage and/or utility easement.
(b) Such structures may encroach into the required side or rear yard setbacks when located in the rear yard of a lot, except in the case of a side yard of a corner lot abutting a public street.
(c) When encroachment into required side or rear yard setbacks is allowed, such detached accessory buildings shall be set back at least 10 feet from all adjoining lots.
(B) Attached garages. Except for lots in the A-1 Agricultural and RR Rural Residential zoning districts 1 acre or larger, a garage attached to the principal building shall have a minimum floor area of 480 square feet and shall not exceed 1,000 square feet as measured by interior dimensions, with a minimum width of 22 feet and shall be subject to all building and setback requirements of the principal structure, except as provided for herein.
(C) Animal enclosures.
(1) Notwithstanding § 209.05(A) (Single-Family Attached and Detached Accessory Uses) of this title, domestic animal enclosures shall not be placed in the front yard or in the side yards abutting a street, shall not be placed closer than 10 feet to any property line, and shall not be placed closer than 25 feet to any dwelling unit other than on the owner’s property.
(2) No encroachment shall be permitted in existing or required buffer yard or drainage and/or utility easements.
(3) Screening and/or a hard surface will be required if problems occur with appearance, noise, odor, and sanitation as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
(4) No such enclosure shall exceed 120 square feet, unless approved through an administrative permit.
(Ord. 2011-06-07A, passed 6-7-2011)