(A) Residential accessory uses/structures.
(1) With the exception of a detached garage, no accessory building, structure, or use may be placed within a front yard.
(2) Accessory structures 200 square feet or less in size do not require a building permit; however, the structure is subject to the any other applicable provision(s) within this chapter.
(3) A garage (attached or detached) or accessory building or any combination thereof shall not exceed the ground coverage of the dwelling unit.
(4) No structure or combination of structures shall occupy more than 33% of the total lot area.
(5) Encroachment. Construction of an accessory building within an easement may be permitted with prior authorization from the City of Dilworth. Any accessory structure within an easement is subject to removal at the owner's expense.
(6) Setback requirements. All garages and accessory buildings shall conform to the setback requirements specified for the respective zoning district in which they are located.
(7) When a garage, storage building, or other accessory structure contains a loft, attic, or second story, only the footprint of the main floor of the building shall be used to determine its size.
(8) If a principal building is removed from the property for any reason and not replaced with another permitted principal structure, all accessory buildings or structures remaining that result in a nonconformity or increase the properties nonconformance with this chapter shall be removed if a building permit is not issued for the principle structure within 180 days.
(B) Size requirements.
(1) Property with an attached garage.
(a) Maximum garage size: 1,150 square feet;
(b) Maximum accessory structure size (only one permitted): 330 square feet;
(c) Maximum height: not to exceed height of principal structure, but no larger than 16 feet.
(2) Property without an attached garage.
(a) Accessory structure guidelines: two accessory buildings permitted, not to exceed a total of 1,270 square feet.
(b) Maximum accessory structure size: 1,150 square feet.
(c) Maximum height: not to exceed height of principal structure, but no larger than 16 feet.
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