No accessory building shall be constructed upon a lot until the construction of the principal building has been commenced, and no accessory building shall be used unless the principal building is also used, provided nothing in this Section shall be construed to prevent the use of a temporary structure for the purpose of storing tools, materials, and equipment during construction of the principal building.
(A) No accessory building shall be erected in any required yard except as provided in this subchapter.
(B) No accessory building shall be erected closer than 10 feet from the principal building, or closer than five feet of any other building on the lot.
(C) No accessory building shall be located in front of the front wall, and the line running perpendicular to the front wall, of the principal building on the lot; nor shall an accessory building occupy any side yard.
(D) No accessory building shall be built closer than ten feet to the rear property line. If an easement exists greater than the ten feet, then the accessory building shall be located adjacent to the easement. Accessory buildings must meet the required setback for the side lot line as is applicable, as set forth in the appropriate zoning classification.
(E) No accessory use including, but not limited to patios and parking areas, shall be located within three feet from any interior, side, or rear property line. This shall include the storage of boats, personal watercrafts, motorcycles, RVs and trailers.
(F) No accessory building or use shall be closer than 25 feet to any public right of way, excluding driveways or alleys.
(G) Accessory buildings, with the exception of Guest Houses which have received a special use permit for operation within an “R-1-A” district, shall not be used as dwellings.
(H) An accessory building or structure shall be subordinate in area, extent of use and fair market value to its principal building or structure.
(Ord. 2013-22, passed 11-25-2013)