Accessory buildings such as garages and sheds may be located on lots in residential zones according to the following requirements, but only in conjunction with an existing dwelling or main building on the same lot:
A. Side Yards: An accessory building shall be located in a side yard no closer than eight feet (8') from the side property line and no closer than six feet (6') from the dwelling or main building; except, that an accessory building may not be located within thirty feet (30') of the property line adjacent to the street.
B. Rear Yard: An accessory building may be located in a rear yard no closer than six feet (6') from the dwelling or main building and not closer than three feet (3') from the side or rear property lines. An accessory building may be located at or near the side or rear property lines; provided, that all requirements of the international building code are met and that the accessory building is equipped with facilities for the discharge of all roof drainage onto the lot upon which said accessory building is located.
C. Additional Setback Requirement: In addition to the foregoing side yard requirements, accessory buildings exceeding ten feet (10') in height shall be located so that the horizontal distance measured from the property line to any point of the structure shall be thirty percent (30%) or more of the height of the structure at that point (horizontal distance/height = 30% or more).
D. Accessory Buildings For Animals: Accessory buildings used for the housing or shelter of animals shall be located a minimum distance of forty feet (40') from any dwelling.
E. Easements: No permanent accessory building shall be located within a platted easement area of any kind.
F. Building Permit: A building permit is not required if an accessory building meets the following criteria:
1. Building footprint is three hundred (300) square feet or less.
2. No power, water, gas or septic utilities are included in the building.
3. Building height is fifteen feet (15') or less. (Ord. 13-01, 9-3-2013; amd. Ord. 20-02, 3-17-2020)