(a) Accessory buildings are permitted only in connection with, incidental to, and on the same lot or contiguous lots under the same ownership with a principal building which is permitted in the particular zoning district.
(b) All accessory buildings shall comply with the limitations applicable in the zoning district in which it is located.
(c) In any district, except as noted elsewhere, an accessory building may be erected detached from the principal building, or it may be erected as an integral part of the principal building.
(d) No detached accessory building shall be used in any part for residential purposes.
(e) Detached accessory buildings together shall not occupy more than thirty percent of any required rear yard.
(f) Each parcel or lot shall have no more that two detached accessory buildings.
(g) Detached accessory buildings shall not be erected in the required front yard. When a detached accessory building is located in the rear yard, the foundation of such building shall be set back a minimum of five feet from the side and rear lot lines.
(h) Detached accessory buildings shall be a minimum of ten feet from the principal building or buildings.
(i) When a detached accessory building is located on a corner lot it may align or be behind the existing home if required setbacks cannot be met.
(j) In residential zoning districts, a detached accessory building, excluding garages, shall not exceed 600 square feet in size or twelve feet in height.
(k) Sheet metal sheds and temporary structures used for storage (e.g., canvas, corrugated plastic, etc.) are prohibited.
(l) Accessory buildings, which need a building permit, shall be of residential construction and properly painted or sided. Storage buildings with sheet metal siding are prohibited in the B1 and all residential zones.
(Ord. 182. Passed 5-12-98; Ord. 06-02. Passed 11-28-06.)