(A) Encroachment into setbacks. Certain architectural features may extend from a building structure into a required setback.
1. Canopies, doorway covers not exceeding 12 square feet, eaves, bay windows, stairways/landings and chimneys may extend into required front, side or rear yards a distance not exceeding three feet and shall have a minimum three-foot setback to all property lines.
2. Where an accessory building is attached to the main building, it shall be considered a portion of the main building and shall comply in all respects with the requirements of this title applicable to the main building.
3. (a) Freestanding accessory buildings and structures in residential districts, whether or not requiring a building permit (such as a metal shed, garage, greenhouse, gazebo, carport, play structure, tree house, trellis, arbor or patio cover), may not be located in the required front yard of the particular zone unless provided for elsewhere in this title. A trellis or arbor is permitted in the front yard covering a walkway. The trellis or arbor may not exceed a height of eight feet or width of six feet.
(b) Freestanding accessory buildings and structures, whether or not requiring a building permit, may be located within required side yards, subject to the following standards.
(1) A minimum five-foot side setback shall be required for garages and carports, including prefabricated metal structures. Prefabricated tarp structures are prohibited.
(2) A minimum three-foot setback shall be required for that portion of any freestanding accessory building or structure exceeding a height of eight feet.
(3) A five-foot setback shall be required for that portion of any freestanding accessory building or structure exceeding a height of ten feet.
(4) A maximum 15-foot height limit shall apply to any freestanding accessory structure or building located in the area between five feet from the rear property line and the standard full rear yard setback required of the district.
(5) No more than 30% of a required rear yard may be covered by accessory structures. Accessory structures are prohibited within the five-foot rear yard setback in the R-1 Zoning District.
(6) Separation from the main building, consistent with city adopted building and safety codes.
4. The conversion of existing, open structures to enclosed structures (such as conversion of a carport to a garage or enclosure of a covered porch) shall be subject to all yard setback requirements of this title.
5. Ground mounted heating and air conditioning units may be permitted in required side or rear yards.
6. In all instances, buildings and structures must provide adequate clearance from property lines and/or between buildings and structures to ensure adequate access for emergency personnel and equipment.
(Ord. 605, passed 6-4-2013)