(A) Uses considered to be accessory uses. For the purpose of this chapter, accessory uses will be referred to in §§ 156.120 through 156.126, 156.140 through 156.144, and 156.155 through 156.157
. Accessory uses are generally permitted in all zoning districts, provided they meet all provisions set forth in this chapter. Skid built structures and carports not directly connected to, and designed to be a part of and architecturally compatible with a principal structure are specifically included under accessory use regulation.
(B) General provisions.
(1) The accessory use shall be clearly subordinate in height, area, bulk, extent, and purpose to the principal use, and shall not exceed the following.
(a) Area. No accessory structure shall be greater than 50% of the square foot area of the principal structure or no greater than 1,000 square feet, whichever is less.
(b) Yard depths.
1. In any residential district, an accessory building may be located no closer to a side lot line than five feet, no closer to the rear lot line than ten feet, and no closer to the front lot line than the front building line of the principal building. The front building line of the principal building shall be no closer to the front lot line than 25 feet.
2. In all other districts, accessory uses must follow the minimum setbacks required by all structures in the district in which they are located.
(c) Height. No accessory structure shall exceed the maximum height of 15 feet or the height of the principal structure, whichever is less.
(2) The accessory use shall be operated and maintained under the same ownership and on the same lot as the principal use.
(3) Accessory uses shall be limited to three structures in residential districts.
(C) Regulations specific to particular uses.
(1) Household pets. Household pets provided that the keeping of such pets is not for profit and not construed as a kennel.
(2) Chickens in residential areas. Chickens not to exceed 15 chickens and one rooster in number raised on residential property solely for the use of the occupants of the property.
(3) Accessory apartments. Accessory apartments as set forth in this section.
(4) Home occupations. Home occupations, as set forth in this section.
(5) Garages and carports. Garages and carports, provided that such structures are accessory to private, residential uses, are used for the storage of motor vehicles, and are clearly accessory and not for commercial purposes.
(6) Swimming pools and hot tubs. Swimming pools and hot tubs, subject to the following: private swimming pools shall be regulated according to the State Swimming Pool Code, as amended. State statutes currently requires access to pools be restricted by one of three means. Refer to applicable State Building Code. Swimming pools are subject to all yard requirements in the district in which they are located and shall be permitted in the rear yard only.
(Ord. 2014-26, passed 9- -2014) Penalty, see § 156.999