(A) Table of density and dimensional requirements. The density and dimensional requirements for all general zoning districts and uses are found in Table 155-9, Table of Density and Dimensional Requirements.
(B) Accessory uses, buildings and structures. The following requirements are for accessory uses, buildings and structures. Other accessory uses may have additional development requirements found in § 155.0704. Supplementary dimensional requirements are also found in § 155.03. Accessory uses, buildings and structures shall not be placed within an easement.
(1) Setback and location requirements.
(a) Accessory structures shall not be located in front yards.
(b) Garages and carports shall be located in a side yard or rear yard, provided that the side and rear yard setback requirements for the zoning district are met.
(c) Swimming pools shall be located in rear yard and shall be setback a minimum of seven feet from the rear and side yard lot lines.
(d) All accessory structures shall be located in rear yards and shall be no closer than seven feet to rear and side yard lot lines.
(e) Accessory structures or buildings shall not be located closer than the principal building setback on the street side yard. Accessory structures or buildings located in the side yard adjacent to the street yard must be screened by an enclosed privacy fence.
(f) An accessory structure or building except utility substations and similar appurtenances shall not be erected in any easements.
(2) Lot coverage. The land coverage of principal and accessory buildings shall not exceed the maximum lot coverage shown in Table 155-9, provided that unattached accessory buildings shall not occupy more than 30% of the rear yard.
(3) Maximum height. The height of all accessory structures and buildings shall comply with maximum height requirements of the zoning district in which located (Table 155-9). However, all accessory building setbacks shall increase one foot for every one foot increase in height over 15 feet.
(4) Prohibition of manufactured home as an accessory storage building. Manufactured homes shall not be used as an accessory building for storage purposes or any other use other than a single-family dwelling unit or temporary security residence pursuant to § 155.0713(H).
(5) Parking of recreational vehicles in residential areas.
(a) The parking of recreational vehicles (RVs) in the driveways of residential dwellings shall be considered an accessory use. RVs shall not be occupied as temporary or permanent dwellings.
(b) RVs shall not be used for living, sleeping or housekeeping purposes when parked or stored on a residential lot, or on any lot not approved for the use, except that the vehicle may be used to house out-of-town guests, on a non-fee basis, for a period not to exceed 14 continuous days. Further provided, that utility hookups shall be limited to electrical.
(c) RVs may be parked or stored on a residential lot 20 feet from the street edge or curb, provided, however, that the vehicle may be parked anywhere on the residential premises for a period not to exceed eight hours during loading or unloading.
(d) This section does not apply to temporary housing allowed after a disaster declaration.
(C) Fences and walls.
(1) In all zoning districts, fences in yards shall not impede vehicular visibility or movement at any intersection on the edge of driveways with street lines; nor shall they encroach on the right-of-way of a street.
(2) Nothing in this section shall preclude, however, the installation of temporary fences around construction work sites, erected or maintained pursuant to the State Building Code or soil erosion and sedimentation control requirements.
(3) The following fence types are permitted in all zoning districts:
(a) Masonry or stone walls;
(b) Ornamental iron and Polyvinyl chloride (pvc);
(c) Chain-link or chain-link panel or slat weave; and
(d) Wood.
(4) The following fence types are prohibited:
(a) Fences carrying electrical current;
(b) Fences constructed of readily flammable material such as paper, cloth or canvas;
(c) Fences topped with barbed wire or metal spikes in residential districts, except those serving a public institution for public safety or security purposes; and
(d) Fences constructed of concertina wire except as permitted for prisons or correctional facilities.
(5) Fences shall be maintained in a safe manner, plumb (vertical) to the ground. Fences no longer maintained in a safe manner through neglect, lack of repair, manner of construction, method of placement or otherwise, shall be repaired, replaced or removed at the property owner’s expense.
(6) Fence height:
(a) Residential uses. Fences in yards shall not exceed four feet in height in the front yard and six feet in height in the side and rear yards. A fence shall not exceed four feet in height within 15 feet of any public or private street right-of-way. In any case a fence shall not exceed eight feet in height;
(b) Recreational, agricultural and mining uses. A fence shall not exceed six feet in height unless the fence observes the required principal building setbacks or is at least 15 feet from all property lines. In any case a fence shall not exceed 12 feet in height;
(c) Commercial, industrial, institutional, office or other nonresidential uses. A fence shall not exceed six feet in height unless the fence observes the required principal building setbacks or is at least 15 feet from all property lines. In any case, a fence shall not exceed twelve feet in height; and
(d) Exceptions. Fence height limitations do not apply to fences built in conjunction with electric or gas substations; municipal solid waste disposal facilities; municipal works facilities; water or sewage treatment plants or facilities; municipal water storage facilities; public correctional and mental institutions; military facilities; or hazardous or radioactive waste storage or disposal facilities.
(7) Measurements:
(a) Fence height shall be measured at the highest point, not including columns or posts of the fence section as measured from the grade on the side nearest the abutting property or street;
(b) Columns or posts shall not extend more than 18 inches above the built height of the fence. Columns or posts shall be separated by a horizontal distance of at least four feet, except at gates; and
(c) As measured in division (7)(a) above, any retaining wall or berm below the fence shall be considered as part of the overall height of the fence. Safety railings required by the State Building Code shall not be included in height measurements.
(8) Other fence requirements.
(a) Obstruction of view. A fence shall not be placed or retained in a manner so as to obstruct vision at any intersection adjacent to public or private streets.
(b) Obstruction of access. A fence shall not block access to or egress from doors or windows. Fences shall be located at least two feet from building walls except where fences project from a building wall.
(c) Obstruction of drainageway. Fence construction shall not alter or impede the natural flow of water in any stream, creek, drainage swale, ditch or floodplain.
(d) Within required planting areas. The setback of fences within a required planting area shall be subject to the approval of a landscaping plan.
(e) Fences. Fences shall be constructed so that exposed framing faces the interior yard and not a public or private street right-of-way.
(D) Dimensional requirements for nontraditional lot developments. A development that contains walkable neighborhoods, unique design and a range of housing types. The following Nontraditional Lot Developments shall be reviewed through the Conditional Zoning District (CD) process. The dimensional requirements, use restrictions and standards specific to the (CD) process are delineated in § 154.03.
(1) Zero lot line detached home: § 155.0703(B).
(2) Semi-attached/duplex home: § 155.0703(C).
(3) Multiplex attached home: § 155.0703(D).
(4) Townhouse dwelling: § 155.0703(E).
(5) Multi-family dwelling/apartment: § 155.0703(F).
(6) Condominium: § 155.0703(G).
(7) Planned manufactured housing subdivisions: § 155.0703(H).
(8) Upper story attached dwelling: § 155.0703(J).
(9) Residential cluster developments: § 155.0703(Q).
(10) Traditional neighborhood development: § 155.0703(R).
(Ord. passed 7-25-2011; Ord. 18-O-05, passed 8-22-2018; Ord. 23-O-13, passed 11-27-2023)