A. Each detached accessory structure to single-family residential uses in all E-2, R-1 and R-2 zoning districts shall not exceed a total maximum gross square feet of one thousand (1,000) square feet. The gross square feet figure may exclude any usable attic space or loft space. The total number of all detached accessory structures on lots in the E-2, R-1 and R-2 zoning districts shall be limited to one.
B. On lots of five (5) acres or more, but less than 7.50 acres in size, which are located in an A or E-1 zoning district, detached accessory structures to single-family residential uses shall not exceed a total of three thousand (3,000) gross square feet. On lots 7.5 acres or more but less than 10 acres in size, which are located in an A or E-1 zoning district, detached accessory structures to single-family residential uses shall not exceed a total of three thousand five hundred (3,500) gross square feet. On lots 10 acres and greater, which are located in an A or E-1 zoning district, detached accessory structures to single-family residential uses shall not exceed a total of three thousand seven hundred fifty (3,750) gross square feet. The gross square feet figure may exclude any usable attic space or loft space. On lots of five (5) acres or more in size in the A or E-1 zoning district, the maximum number of detached accessory structures is two (2).
C. On lots of two and a half (2.5) acres or more, but less than 3.4 acres in size, which are located in an A or E-1 zoning district, detached accessory structures to single-family residential uses shall not exceed of one thousand six hundred (1,600) gross square feet. On lots 3.4 acres or more, but less than five (5) acres in size, which are located in an A or E-1 zoning district, detached accessory structures to single-family residential uses shall not exceed a gross square feet equal to the lot size (in acres) multiplied by four hundred and eighty (480). The gross square feet figure may exclude any usable attic space or loft space. On lots of two and a half (2.5) acres or more, but less than five (5) acres in size in the A or E-1 zoning districts, the maximum number of detached accessory structures is one (1).
D. On lots of less than two and a half (2.5) acres in size, which are located in an A or E-1 zoning district, detached accessory structures to single-family residential uses shall not exceed one thousand (1,000) gross square feet. The gross square feet figure may exclude any usable attic space or loft space. On lots of less than two and a half (2.5) acres in size in the A or E-1 zoning districts, the maximum number of detached accessory structures is one (1).
E. Detached accessory structures in the A and E-1 zoning districts that exceed one thousand (1,000) gross square feet must maintain a fifty foot (50') minimum setback from all property lines.
F. In no zoning district may an accessory structure be constructed on a lot prior to the construction of the lot's principal structure.
G. Exceptions to the requirements contained in this section relating to accessory structures are as follows:
1. In addition to the accessory structures allowed in Section 18, parts A-E above, up to two (2) additional accessory structures of no more than one hundred twenty (120) square feet per structure are allowed as permitted small accessory structures for single-family residential uses in all A, E and R zoning districts.
2. In the A and E-1 zoning districts, accessory structures used exclusively for agricultural purposes are exempt from the standards in this Section 18.
3. Each residential lot with a principal building is allowed attached garage space or one detached garage up to seven hundred and fifty (750) square feet, in addition to an accessory building or buildings as allowed per this section. (Ord. 1181, 9-8-2008; amd. Ord. 1209, 4-26-2010; Ord. 1411, 6-14-2021; Ord. 1473, 3-18-2024)