(A) Where an accessory building is attached to the main building, it shall be made structurally a part of the main building and shall comply in all respects with the requirements of this chapter applicable to the main building.
(B) (1) A detached accessory building not over 1 story and not exceeding 10 feet in height may occupy not to exceed 30% of the area of any rear yard. No detached accessory building shall be located within 5 feet of any rear lot line or side lot lines.
(2) An accessory building shall not be closer than 5 feet to the main building unless attached to and made a part of the main building, except as otherwise provided in this section.
(C) A garage or building larger than 10 feet by 12 feet or a building 120 square feet or larger shall be considered a dwelling for purposes of side and rear yard regulations and requirements. A building of this size or larger must be 10 feet off the rear property line.
(D) (1) A wall, fence or hedge shall not exceed 3 feet in height in the required front yard. A 4-foot fence may be allowed if the fence is chain link or if the zoning board deems there are no visibility problems to traffic, or 7 feet in height in the required side and rear yards.
(2) Any wall or fence exceeding 3 feet in height, shall maintain a 3-foot setback from a lot line unless:
(a) Mutual agreement can be demonstrated with abutting property owners;
(b) Maintenance easement agreement can be drafted and agreed to by both affected parties; and
(c) Mutual ownership and responsibility agreements can be drafted and demonstrated to the City Council.
(Ord passed 4- -1995; Am. Ord. passed 8- -2001; Am. Ord. 1409.05, passed 12-7-2004) Penalty, see § 10.99