A. Farm Operations: Farm operations are exempt from the requirements of this section. (Ord. 2012-2, 2-27-2012)
B. Single-Family, Two-Family Uses And Townhomes:
1. Location: No accessory use, building, structure or equipment will be allowed within a required front yard, except as allowed in subsection 10-19-12A2 of this title. With the exception of an attached garage or driveway, no accessory building, structure, use or equipment may be placed in a front yard.
2. Floor Area: Total square footage of all garages, detached and attached, and other accessory buildings shall not exceed the ground coverage of the dwelling, except that any dwelling may have up to eight hundred (800) square feet. Accessory buildings over one thousand three hundred (1,300) square feet require approval of the zoning administrator for architectural design and orientation.
a. Exception: In the residential low density-0 district:
(1) For lots which are less than forty three thousand five hundred sixty (43,560) square feet, the maximum building area of the sum of all accessory structures shall be limited to the sum of the ground cover of the dwelling plus an additional six hundred eighty (680) square feet.
(2) For lots which are forty three thousand five hundred sixty (43,560) square feet or greater in size, the maximum building area of the sum of all accessory structures shall be limited to the sum of the ground cover of the dwelling plus an additional one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet. Accessory structures with wall in excess of thirty feet (30') in length must contain fenestration and/or architectural detailing to create visual interest.
(3) Lots within the RLD-0 district may exceed the standards noted above by obtaining a conditional use permit.
3. Number: Lots may have up to two (2) accessory buildings, including attached garages, detached garages and storage sheds. (Ord. 2014-15, 8-25-2014)
a. Exception: In the residential low density-0 district, lots less than five (5) acres in area may have up to three (3) accessory buildings and lots with five (5) acres in area or more may have up to four (4) accessory buildings, including attached garages, detached garages and storage sheds. Lots five (5) acres in area or more may exceed the standards noted above by obtaining a conditional use permit. (Ord. 2015-18, 8-24-2015)
4. Exemptions: Buildings such as gazebos, outdoor living rooms and pool enclosures may be constructed in addition to garages, storage sheds, tool and hobby sheds, but subject to the lot coverage requirements for the district in which they are located. (Ord. 2014-15, 8-25-2014)
5. Permit Required: All accessory buildings in excess of two hundred (200) square feet require a building permit, shall be placed upon a permanent foundation and shall be constructed of like materials as the primary structure. (Ord. 2016-13, 7-25-2016)
6. Required Setbacks: Accessory uses shall be set back from property lines as required within the zoning districts and according to the following:
a. Any accessory building or structure, with the exception of fences, must be a minimum of three feet (3') from any property line and a minimum of twelve feet (12') from any property line when abutting a street right of way. For private garages adjacent to an alley, accessory buildings may encroach into the required rear yard setbacks to be within three feet (3') from any property line, except that no such encroachment may occur in a required side yard setback abutting a street.
b. Accessory buildings and structures shall be set back an additional one foot (1') for every two feet (2') the wall height exceeds ten feet (10').
7. Temporary Storage: Temporary, portable outside storage containers and roll-off dumpsters regulated by section 10-19-8 of this title are exempt from the requirements of this section. (Ord. 2014-15, 8-25-2014)
C. Uses Other Than Single-Family, Two-Family And Townhomes:
1. Location: No accessory use, building, structure or equipment will be allowed within a required front yard.
2. Floor Area: For uses other than single-family and two-family dwellings, garages, storage or similar buildings may not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the gross floor area of the principal buildings.
3. Setback Requirements: Accessory uses shall be set back from property lines as required within the zoning districts and according to the following:
a. Any accessory building or structure, with the exception of fences, must be a minimum of three feet (3') from any property line and a minimum of twelve feet (12') from any property line when abutting a street right of way. For private garages adjacent to an alley, accessory buildings may encroach into the required side and rear yard setbacks to be within three feet (3') from any property line, except that no such encroachment may occur in a required side yard setback abutting a street.
b. Setbacks shall be of sufficient size to accommodate buffering as required by section 10-19-18 of this title.
4. Temporary Storage: Temporary, portable outside storage containers and roll-off dumpsters regulated by section 10-19-8 of this title are exempt from the requirements of this section.
D. Height Limitations: Except as otherwise noted herein, "building height" for purposes of this section shall mean the vertical distance above the average existing grade measured to the highest point of the building. The height of a stepped or terraced building is the maximum height of any segment of the building.
1. Accessory building of one hundred twenty (120) square feet or more in total area shall not exceed the height of any principal structure on the same lot. Required setbacks shall increase by one foot (1') for every two feet (2') of wall height over ten feet (10').
2. On residential district lots, accessory buildings that are less than one hundred twenty (120) square feet in total area shall be limited to twelve feet (12') in height. (Ord. 2012-2, 2-27-2012)