(A) Applicability.
(1) This section applies to any subordinate use of a building or other structure, or use of land that is:
(a) Conducted on the same lot as the principal use to which it is related; and
(b) Clearly incidental to, and customarily found in connection with, the principal use or structure.
(2) Where a principal use or structure is permitted, such use shall include accessory uses and structures subject to this section.
(B) Establishment.
(1) Accessory buildings or uses shall not be constructed or established on a lot until construction of the principal structure is completed or the principal use is established.
(2) In no instance shall an accessory building or use be established on a vacant lot.
(3) Accessory buildings shall not be used for dwelling purposes, except where permitted in the use matrix (§ 153.0202 and
Table 153.0202(A)
of this chapter).
(C) Dimensional and density standards.
(1) The location of accessory uses and structures is subject to § 153.0996 of this chapter.
(2) For residential lots not exceeding two acres, detached accessory buildings shall not be located in the front yard. Detached accessory buildings may be located in the required rear yard.
(3) For residential lots exceeding two acres, detached accessory buildings may be located in the front yard.
(4) The location of permitted, non-residential accessory structures is governed by the same dimensional regulations as set forth for the principal use or principal structure or structures.
(5) The maximum lot coverage of all accessory structures shall not exceed 50% of the total area of the side and rear yards; provided that, in residential districts, the total floor area does not exceed a maximum of 2,500 square feet.
(6) Accessory uses and structures shall not exceed 60% of the gross floor area (GFA) of the principal use.
(7) Within non-residential districts, accessory structures, except for carports, are prohibited within the side and rear yards of lots adjacent to a neighborhood district. The total floor area of all accessory structures shall not exceed 2,500 square feet.
(D) General requirements.
(1) Accessory uses shall not include the conduct of trade unless permitted in conjunction with a permitted use.
(2) Accessory uses shall be located on the same lot as the principal use for which they serve.
(E) Height. Accessory buildings (see Table 153.1358(A) of this chapter) shall not exceed:
(1) The height regulations of the applicable zoning district; or
(2) Fifteen feet in height, where the accessory structure is located within a yard.
(Ord. 3020, passed 9-10-2013, § 7.2)