(a) Purpose. In addition to the principal uses expressly included in the zoning districts set forth in the Land Use Matrix Table in Section 1129.07
, such principal uses shall be deemed to include such accessory uses which are specifically identified by these accessory use regulations; and other accessory uses which are necessarily and customarily associated with, and are appropriate, incidental, and subordinate to, such principal uses.
(b) Accessory Use Determination.
(1) When provided by these regulations, it shall be the responsibility of the Building Commissioner to determine if a proposed accessory use is necessarily and customarily associated with, and is appropriate, incidental, and subordinate to the principal use, based on the Building Commissioner’s evaluation of the resemblance of the proposed accessory use to those uses specifically identified as accessory to the principal uses and the relationship between the proposed accessory use and the principal use.
(2) Common residential accessory uses. Below is a non-exclusive list of common residential accessory uses provided for illustrative purposes.
A. Swimming pool or hot tub.
B. Detached storage shed or garage.
C. Ground mounted solar energy system.
D. Residential recreational facility. This includes tennis and basketball courts.
E. Gazebo and other freestanding structures.
F. The raising of domestic animals.
(c) Accessory Use Application. Prior to the construction of any accessory structure or initiation of an accessory use of land, an accessory use application must be submitted to the Building Commissioner. The accessory use application shall be provided by the Building Commissioner and include the minimum amount of information necessary to make a determination including, but not limited to:
(1) A fully dimensioned plot plan sketch of the subject parcel and proposed location of the accessory use or structure.
(2) Fully dimensioned elevation drawings of the proposed accessory use structure.
(3) Photographs of the subject parcel and proposed location of the accessory use structure.
(4) Any other information requested by the Building Commissioner deemed necessary to make an informed determination regarding the compliance to all applicable accessory use standards.
(d) The Building Commissioner shall transmit a written determination to the applicant.
(e) If the proposed accessory use application is complete and satisfies all applicable regulations and standards set forth in this Zoning Code, the Building Commissioner shall issue the applicant a building permit.
(f) Such determination made by the Building Commissioner shall be subject to the administrative appeal procedure set forth in Chapter 1127.
(Ord. 2022-24. Passed 5-24-22.)