Unless otherwise expressly stated and in addition to any other applicable provisions of this chapter, accessory structures in General Office (OG) and Commercial (CN, CC) zoning districts shall be subject to the following standards.
(A) An accessory structure erected as an integral part of the principal structure shall be made structurally a part thereof, shall have a common wall therewith, and shall comply in all respects with the requirements of these and other regulations applicable to principal structures.
(B) A detached accessory structure shall be located:
(1) On the rear of the lot, behind the principal structure. This limitation shall not apply to carports or garages;
(2) At least six feet from any existing structure or structure under construction;
(3) If in a zoning district that abuts a residential district, the accessory structure shall be located at least ten feet from the abutting interior lot line of the residential district; when in a zoning district that abuts another OG, CN, CC or I district, setbacks for accessory structures are not required; and
(4) If on a corner lot, the accessory structure shall not project in front of the front building line required or existing on the adjacent lot.
(C) A detached accessory structure may be constructed on an adjacent vacant lot if both lots are in the same ownership.
(D) Accessory structures shall be included in building coverage.
(E) Accessory buildings shall not exceed 25 feet in height as measured from ground level.
(Ord. 2017-09, passed 7-13-2017)