(A) Only accessory storage buildings defined in Definitions § 151.071 shall be permitted as accessory storage containers on property in any residential zone
of the city, or any property within the city the primary use of which is residential. Railroad cars, truck vans, converted mobile homes, travel trailers, recreation vehicles, bus bodies, vehicles, and similar prefabricated items and structures originally built for purposes other than the storage of goods and materials are not permitted to be used as accessory storage buildings on property zoned residential or on property the primary use of which is residential.
(B) Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in subsection A of this section, the temporary placement of transport containers and/or portable site storage containers on residentially zoned properties, or on properties the primary use of which are residential, for the limited purpose of loading and unloading household contents shall be permitted for a period of time not exceeding 30 days in any one calendar year.
(C) Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in subsection A of this section, licensed and bonded contractors may use cargo containers for the temporary location of an office, equipment, and/or material storage structure during construction which is taking place on the properly where the cargo container is located, if the use of the cargo container is authorized pursuant to a city building permit.
(D) Accessory buildings shall not be located within a dedicated easement or right of way. Detached accessory buildings shall be setback a minimum of ten feet from the adjacent residential buildings. Sheds of 120 square feet or less shall be setback a minimum of three feet from adjacent buildings on the same parcel; and a fire-rated wall is provided between structures.
(E) The maximum height of a detached accessory building shall be one story. Attic storage shall be permitted, provided the space shall only be used for storage and have a maximum interior height of six feet; attic trusses are not allowed.
(1) For residential accessory buildings, the maximum dimensional height shall be 18 feet, measured to the peak of the roof.
(2) For sheds of less than 120 square feet, the maximum dimensional height shall be 12 feet, measured to the peak of the roof.
(F) Accessory buildings shall not be occupied for dwelling purposes.
(G) Attached garages. Garages that are structurally attached to a principal building by connection of walls or a roof shall be subject to, and must conform to, all regulations of this ordinance applicable to the principal building, including setbacks and lot coverage, and not the regulations of this section. Attached garages shall not exceed the height of the living portion of the dwelling.
(H) No more than two storage-based accessory structures shall be permitted on a lot.
(Ord. 2019-19, passed 11-4-2019) Penalty, see § 151.999