(A) Scope. This section shall apply to all sheds, garages and similar accessory structures.
(B) Zoning requirements. Accessory structures, including free standing garages, sheds, and decks shall comply with the zoning ordinance § 150.12, in addition to this chapter.
(C) OBC and RCO requirements. Sheds, garages, decks and other structures accessory to buildings regulated by the OBC, and which are larger than 120 square feet floor area, are also subject to the requirements of the OBC. Sheds, garages, decks and other structures accessory to buildings regulated by the RCO, and which are larger than 200 square feet floor area, are also subject to the requirements of the RCO.
(D) Structural requirements. All sheds, garages, decks and other structures, regardless of size, are required to be designed and constructed to resist the applied wind, snow, live, and other loads associated with the use of the structure in accordance with ASCE7.
(E) Footings. Footings are required for all structures accessory to buildings regulated by the OBC, except those under 120 square feet as tool and storage sheds, play houses and similar uses. Footings are required for all structures accessory to buildings regulated by the RCO, except those under 200 square feet. The minimum depth of all footings not required to be to frost line (30 inches) shall be 18 inches (12 inches below grade). Footings for accessory structures placed in unengineered fill (adjacent to the primary building) must be designed.
(F) Permit required. A permit is required for the construction or installation of sheds, garages and other accessory structures regardless of size so as to allow determination of compliance with this chapter and applicable zoning requirements.
(G) Maintenance. The owner of a shed, garage, decks or other accessory structure is responsible for the repair and maintenance of such structures on his property in accordance with the requirements of § 154.62 and Chapter 155 of the FPCO (Housing Standards).
(Ord. 25-2019, passed 8-5-19)