(a) It is the purpose of this Zoning Code to regulate accessory structures in order to promote public health, safety, and welfare. It is the intent of these Sections to permit such uses to be established and maintained in a manner which makes them compatible with principal uses and harmonious with uses upon adjacent properties.
(Ord. 10-43. Passed 12-6-10.)
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this Zoning Code, an accessory use or structure shall be permitted in association with a principal use of structure provided that:
(1) It shall be 50% or less of the gross floor area of the principal structure except in A-Agricultural zones and lots of 5 acres or more.
(2) It shall not contain or be used as a dwelling unit.
(3) In no case shall any structure accessory to a residential use, regardless of zone; exceed:
A. Eighteen (18) feet in height, provided the height of the primary structure is greater than eighteen (18) feet, or
B. The height of the primary structure, provided the height of the primary structure is less than eighteen (18) feet.
(4) The following are exceptions to 1129.02(b)(3):
A. Any structure accessory to any use within A-Agricultural zone shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height, and,
B. Any structure accessory to any use on lots five (5) acres or more, regardless of zone, shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height.
(5) It shall meet all yard requirements of the principal use except the structure shall be no closer than 3 feet to the side and rear lot lines, no closer than 3 feet from a recorded easement and no closer than 10 feet to the principal structure.
(6) All accessory structures shall be placed in the required rear yard with the exception of fences provided said fence is in compliance with Section 1129.09(b). (Ord. 12-34. Passed 7-2-12.)
(c) All accessory structures require a Zoning Permit.
(Ord. 10-43. Passed 12-6-10.)