It is the purpose of this Article to regulate the installation, configuration, and use of accessory structures in order to ensure that they are not harmful either aesthetically or physically to residents and surrounding areas.
Definitions
Principal structure
The principal structure shall be construed to mean the dwelling unit, house, or commercial use located on the lot that contains the principal use.
Principal Use
The primary use on a lot as allowed by the Zoning District within which the lot is located.
Accessory structure
A structure of a nature incidental and subordinate to the principal structure. Accessory structures shall be located on the same lot as the principal structure to which they are accessory. Unless otherwise provided, if on the same premises where a building is attached to the principal building, it shall be considered a part thereof, not an accessory building.
Accessory use
A use of a nature customarily and/or functionally incidental and subordinate to the principal use on a lot.
(Ord. 711, passed 2-5-2019)