1. Accessory Structures.
A. Over-the-air-reception devices ("OTARD")/antennas/residential satellite dish.
B. Carport and/or an attached or unattached garage.
C. Sheds or barns or non-commercial greenhouses.
D. Accessory family dwelling units or accessory apartment.
E. Agricultural operations buildings and similar buildings.
F. Porches, decks, patios, and awnings.
G. An accessory structure/building, standing apart from the principal structure, shall be permitted only in the side or rear yard area, with the exception that accessory buildings shall be permitted in the front yard area in the A and CV Districts and on corner lots in residential districts in accordance with applicable district setback requirements. (See § 27-503.C.(2)(c)). Apartments or other living quarters shall not be permitted in an accessory structure/building, except as provided for in Part 6 in applicable districts.
(1) An accessory structure (permanent or temporary) may be erected within one of the side yards or within the rear yard provided it is at least five feet from the property line.
(a) No accessory structure shall be located in any easement or right-of-way unless written authorization is provided by the utility or authorized party.
(b) Where such side or rear yard is along an alley the accessory structure shall be located not less than five feet from the right-of-way.
(2) No building permit shall be required for temporary accessory structures less than 100 square feet without a permanent foundation, such as, swing sets, play equipment, and the like, except swimming pools. See regulations within § 27-502.4. which apply to these structures.
(3) No building permit shall be required for antennas, residential utility sheds, dog houses or similar accessory structures which encompass an overall area of less than 100 square feet if not on a permanent foundation. (In no way shall the eaves, drip edge gutters and any other extensions beyond the exterior walls of the structure extend across a property line.)
H. Accessory structures may be erected on lots prior to the erection of the principal building provided they meet all building setback regulations for principal buildings in the underlying zone.
2. Fences and Walls.
A. Within residential zones, no fence or wall (except required junkyard walls or fences and a retaining wall of a building permitted under the terms of this Part) shall be erected to a height of more than the following regulations:
(1) Front yard or front setback area: four feet.
(2) Rear or side yards: six feet.
(3) Where a side yard abuts a road (corner lot), the maximum height is six feet.
B. Within nonresidential zones, no fence or wall (except required for junkyard walls or fences and a retaining wall of a building permitted under the terms of this Part) shall be erected to a height of more than the following regulations:
(1) Front yard or front setback area: six feet.
(2) Rear or side yards: eight feet.
C. In no case shall opaque fences be permitted along the street line in the front yard or within the front setback area.
D. Any fencing within the clear sight triangle area for driveways and intersections shall not exceed three feet.
E. Fences and retaining walls may be located up to, but not on, the property line.
F. Electrical and barbed-wire fences may be allowed in agriculture areas; however, maintenance around the fence shall be the responsibility of the property owner.
G. Nothing in the foregoing subsection D. shall apply to any public facilities.
H. A zoning permit is not required for fences necessary for agricultural operations.
3. Residential Swimming Pools. The following regulations apply to any pool or open tank capable of containing water to depth greater than two feet. In addition to these regulations, residential swimming pools shall be subject to any applicable Township building code.
A. A swimming pool shall be at least ten feet from the side and rear property lines and shall not be located in the front setback area.
B. Any decking or concrete around the swimming pool shall be at least five feet from the rear and side property lines.
C. Every outdoor swimming pool must be completely surrounded by a fence or wall not less than four feet in height, which shall be so constructed as not to have openings, holes or gaps larger than four inches in any dimension. This does not apply to above-ground pools having a wall measuring four feet in height and having a retractable ladder. All gates or doors opening through such enclosure shall be equipped with a self-closing and self- latching device for keeping the gate or door securely closed at all times when not in actual use, except that the door of any dwelling which forms a part of the enclosure need not be so equipped.
D. Water shall not be discharged from any swimming pool onto any public street or alley.
E. Ponds used for agricultural purposes shall be excluded from the requirements of this subsection but must meet any applicable Federal and State regulations.
4. Height Regulations.
A. For all residential districts, accessory buildings shall not exceed 16 feet in height.
B. The height regulations do not apply to:
(1) Structures such as chimneys, standpipes, flagpoles, television antennas and radio towers or windmills.
(2) Structures on buildings, such as clock towers, cupolas, water tanks, and other mechanical appurtenances, if such structures, at any level, do not cover more than 10% of the roof on which they are located.
(3) Parapet walls or cornices used solely for ornamental purposes if not in excess of five feet.
(4) Farm buildings and structures.
(5) Municipal utility and service facilities.
5. Portable Storage Units.
A. Such storage units shall be permitted to be stored only on driveways.
B. The time period for such storage units shall be restricted to one time per calendar year not to exceed 30 days.
C. Truck bodies and/or trailers are prohibited as a means for storage in residential zones.
6. Minimum Off-Street Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Part 7.
(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)
