(a) Permitted Accessory Buildings and Uses. Accessory buildings and uses shall be permitted in all residential district, in accordance with the requirements of this section.
(b) Attached Garages. A private garage, carport, or similar structure, which is attached to the principal building, shall be considered structurally a part thereof and shall comply in all respects with the requirements applicable to the principal building.
(c) Yard Requirements.
(1) Accessory buildings and structures shall not be located in any front yard and shall not be placed closer than five (5) feet to any other building on the lot.
(2) Play equipment including swing sets and trampolines shall not be permitted within any front yard or street side yard.
(3) The overhang of an accessory building shall not exceed two (2) feet in any residential district.
(4) The following setback requirements shall apply to all accessory buildings as noted.
Setback Requirements for Accessory Buildings | ||
Districts | Minimum Foundation Setback (in feet) from: | |
Side and Rear Property Line | Rear lot line abutting neighboring side lot line | |
R-1A | 10 | 10 |
R-1B and R-1C | 5 | 5 |
R-2 and R-3 | 3 | 5 |
(d) Lot Coverage.
(1) The total area of accessory buildings in the rear yard of a lot may not cover more than thirty-five percent (35%) of that rear yard.
(2) A principal building and accessory building in combination shall not exceed the maximum lot coverage limits specified in Table 1123.03 of this Ordinance.
(e) Maximum Size.
(1) An accessory building may not exceed fourteen (14) feet in height, measured at the midpoint between the roof eave and ridge line.
(2) The aggregate area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall not exceed the following:
Total Maximum Permitted Accessory Building Area By District | |
District | Maximum Area (sq. ft.) |
R-1A | 864 |
R-1B | 780 |
R-1C | 672 16 |
R-2 and R-3 (single-family detached and two-family) | 576 16 |
R-2 and R-3 (single-family attached or multiple-family) | 550/dwelling unit |
16 If the lot exceeds an area of 9,000 sq. ft., the accessory building may be up to 780 sq. ft.
(Ord. 4-21. Passed 1-4-21.)