(a) (1) No accessory structure shall be erected in any front yard. Unless specifically defined in this chapter, no accessory structure shall be erected in any side yard. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, no accessory structure shall exceed the height of the main structure. Unless specifically allowed in this chapter, no accessory structure other than a utility shed shall be constructed within 15 feet of any lot line.
(2) Accessory structures may be constructed simultaneously with, or following the construction of the main building and shall not be used until after the principal structure has been fully erected. Erection of tents as accessory structures is prohibited. No home occupation or business may be conducted in any accessory structure. No accessory structure which contains living quarters shall be constructed on any lot.
(b) Accessory buildings erected on lots fronting on two streets shall conform to main structure setbacks for the rear yard.
(c) Trailers may be used for the storage of equipment during construction provided such trailers are used only during the construction period. A temporary trailer permit shall be required for all structures, and shall be renewable every six months.
(d) All utility sheds require a building permit. Utility sheds may not be larger than 160 square feet in floor area and 11.6 feet in height. Utility sheds shall be substantially screened by a vegetative barrier or fence from the front and side streets. Utility sheds must be behind the rear of the front line of the principal structure. On any corner lot, the shed must be both behind the rear of the front line of the principal structure and behind the building line of the side of any structure abutting any street with a 2 feet setback. Utility sheds are limited to one shed per address. Utility sheds may be placed on the rear property line. The roof line has to be within the lot line of the property line. No water hook to the utility shed is permitted.
(e) Swimming pools shall be constructed behind the front line of the principal structure. Setbacks are as follows: Setbacks from the building line shall be 5 feet; side and rear setbacks shall be ten feet; and screen enclosure setbacks shall be 7½ feet. All swimming pools shall be enclosed as required by the Florida Building Code. (See § 7A-53(8).)
(f) Portable storage containers - limitations and restrictions.
(1) Portable temporary storage containers shall be allowed in single family residential zoning districts subject to the following:
a. The property shall be improved with a single family residence.
b. The container shall remain on the property a maximum of 15 days, including the day of delivery and removal.
c. A container may be delivered to a site a maximum of three times per calendar year.
d. A minimum of 30 days shall elapse between placements of a container on a property.
e. The container shall be placed on a driveway or in the side or rear yard.
f. When placed on the driveway within the front setback area the container shall be located so that pedestrian and vehicular traffic is not
obstructed and so that the view of an operator of a motor vehicle entering or exiting a right-of-way is not obstructed.
g. In the case of a Town-wide declaration establishing emergency conditions the container may remain on a site for the length of time of the civil emergency established pursuant to § 16-4 of the Melbourne Beach Code of Ordinances, but in no event longer than 60 days from the termination date of the emergency unless extended by the Town Commission.
h. In the event the Town of Melbourne Beach is within the area of a hurricane watch the container must be removed within 24 hours of the issuance of the watch or tied down in a manner sufficient to withstand sustained winds of 160 miles per hour.
(2) Portable temporary storage containers used in connection with permitted construction activity may be located in any zoning district subject to the following conditions:
a. The container shall not encroach on sidewalks, rights-of-way, adjacent properties, or obstruct the view of motorists.
b. The container may remain on the lot for the duration of construction authorized by an active building permit.
c. The container shall be removed within 30 days of issuance of a certificate of occupancy or final inspection.
d. The container shall be a maximum of eight feet in width, 16 feet in length, and eight feet in height.
e. Hazardous materials including flammable and biohazard substances shall not be stored in the containers.
f. In the event the Town of Melbourne Beach is within the area of a hurricane watch the container must be removed within 24 hours of the issuance of the watch or tied down in a manner sufficient to withstand sustained winds of 160 miles per hour.
(`75 Code, Appendix A, Art. VII, § 9) (Ord. passed 9-26-72; Am. Ord. 85-7, passed 11-12-85; Am. Ord. 87-02, passed 5-12-87; Am. Ord. 2006-12, adopted 8-14-07; Am. Ord. 2006-17, adopted 3-21-07; Am. Ord. 2017-05, adopted 12-20-17; Am. Ord. 2024-01, adopted 7-17-24)