A. Compatibility:
1. Accessory uses and/or structures shall only be allowed, and must be compatible with, the principal use and/or structure on which they are located and allowed pursuant to the underlying zoning district.
2. Accessory uses and/or structures shall not be established prior to the establishment of the principal use and/or structure, and shall not be allowed to remain after the removal of the principal use and/or structure.
3. Where an accessory structure is attached to a principal structure, it shall be subject to, and must conform with all regulations of this chapter applicable to the principal structure.
4. The keeping, caring and/or husbandry of farm animals, poultry, pigeons or livestock shall not be an allowed accessory use.
B. Location:
1. Accessory uses and/or structures shall only be allowed within the ards specified in Table 4-1 of this Chapter.
C. Standards:
1. All accessory uses shall conform to the standards as set forth in Table 4-2 of this Chapter.
2. Except as noted in Table 4-1 of this Chapter, an accessory structure shall only be located in the rear yard.
3. Unless listed as a permitted obstruction as set forth in Table 4-1, an accessory structure may not go beyond the building line established for the principal building.
4. Private driveways shall adhere to the standards set forth in Section 11-5-7D-2.
5. Accessory structures may not be located within an easement, unless all applicable utility companies grant approval and said structure must conform to the bulk standards as outlined in Table 4-2.
D. Dish Antennas (Earth Stations):
1. Any satellite dish antenna shall be treated as a permitted use in any Residential Zoning District, subject to the following requirements:
a. The satellite dish is installed on the roof of a building, is not larger than forty inches (40") in diameter, does not front on a street, does not project more than two feet (2') above the highest point of the roofline, and is of a color which blends with the roof. No more than one roof mounted antenna is allowed per principal structure.
b. The satellite dish is installed on the ground, on a pad, or any other structure besides a building, is not larger than forty inches (40") in diameter, is located between the principal structure and the rear lot line, and has a maximum height not exceeding six and one-half feet (61/2') above the ground. No more than one ground mounted antenna is allowed per zoning lot.
c. The satellite dish is installed on a building in a location other than the roof, is less than forty inches (40") in diameter, is a neutral color, and is not located on a facade which fronts on a street. No more than one wall mounted antenna shall be allowed per principal structure.
2. Any satellite dish antenna less than eighty inches (80") in diameter shall be treated as a permitted use in any Nonresidential Zoning District.
3. Any satellite dish which fails to meet the requirements of this subsection shall be deemed to be a conditional use, subject to the requirements of chapter 3, article C of this title.
E. Other Television Or Radio Towers Or Antennas: Other radio or television towers or antennas as accessory uses shall not have an antenna height exceeding fifty five feet (55'), shall not be more than three feet (3') from the principal building, and shall not be so positioned as to be a hazard to any utility line.
F. Decks, Patios, Porches, Gazebos, Sheds, and other related structures:
2. Arbors, pergolas and trellises, or a shed/storage unit box that is less than fifty (50) square feet in area and six (6) feet in height may be located closer than five (5) feet to a principal structure and shall continue to be considered an accessory structure.
3. No open or covered porch shall cover and/or extend more than twenty (20%) percent of the front or corner side yard.
4. Playhouses, sheds and gazebos shall not exceed a maximum area of two hundred (200) square feet.
G. Dog Runs: No more than one enclosed dog run, as defined in section 11-2-2 of this title as "dog run, enclosed", shall be permitted on any lot in a Residence District. The fence enclosing the run shall be an open fence, as defined in section 11-2-2 of this title as "fence, open", a maximum of eight feet (8') in height and fifty feet (50') in total length on all sides and shall be located at least ten feet (10') from all lot lines.
H. Garages and Carports:
1. Only one (1) detached or attached garage shall be allowed per lot and shall provide a minimum of two (2) side-by-side parking spaces is required for each dwelling unit, except a lot containing an attached car port may also have a detached garage.
2. A detached garage shall not exceed a maximum area of seven hundred twenty (720) square feet.
4. Where a detached garage/carport is located in the rear yard, the driveway shall be constructed of a hard surfaced, all-weather, dustless material such as asphalt, blacktop, brick or concrete (gravel, asphalt shavings and other similar materials shall be prohibited), and subject to the driveway standards as set forth in Section 11-5-7 herein.
5. No attached garage may be converted to living area unless:
a. A detached garage, compliant with the standards set forth herein, is built concurrently with the conversion; and
b. That the existing driveway in front of the converted attached garage is removed and replaced with a modified driveway designed to access the required detached garage.
I. Skateboard Ramps: "Skateboard ramps", as defined in section 11-2-2 of this title, must meet the following guidelines:
1. Area And Height: The structure may not exceed one hundred twenty (120) square feet in floor area and thirty inches (30") in height.
2. Prohibited Location: The structure may not be located in a required rear or side yard setback area or be located in any area between the front building line of a residential structure and the front property line.
3. Location In Relation To Adjacent Property: The structure may not be located within twenty feet (20') of any residential structure on an adjacent property.
4. Minimize Noise Disturbances: The structure must be designed to minimize noise disturbances to surrounding properties and be operated in compliance with the provisions of the noise regulations.
5. Applicability Of Provisions; Compliance: In order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of this village, the provisions set forth in this subsection shall apply to any skateboard ramp constructed, erected, placed, or maintained within the village of Glendale Heights on or after the effective date of this subsection, and shall also apply to any skateboard ramp currently in existence within the village of Glendale Heights as of the effective date of this subsection. In the case of existing skateboard ramps, any skateboard ramp owner or property owner upon which any such skateboard ramp is located shall have a period of sixty (60) days from the effective date of this subsection to remove said skateboard ramp or otherwise bring it into compliance with this subsection.
J. Portable Storage Units (Pods): Portable Storage Units are permitted in residential districts only and are allowed for a maximum of thirty (30) days and must be located on a paved surface located on private property. No portion of the Pod shall be located on the grass. Shipping containers are prohibited. No more than two (2) portable storage units shall be permitted on the property. (Ord. 99-02, 1-7-1999; amd. Ord. 2013-04, 1-17-2013; Ord. 2018-100, 12-13-2018; Ord. 2020-27, 4-16-2020; Ord. 2021-51, 6-24-2021; Ord. 2023-53, 9-7-2023)