The following accessory uses are permitted in each Residential District.
(a) The maximum number of private garages, carports or structures for storage incidental to a permitted use on any one residential lot less than 20,000 square feet shall be two buildings, excluding a detached garage. The maximum number of private garages, carports, or structures for storage incidental to a permitted use on any one residential lot equal to or greater than 20,000 square feet shall be three buildings, excluding a detached garage.
(b) On any one residential lot, the maximum allowable combined floor area of all accessory buildings shall be limited to the following criteria:
(1) Any accessory buildings shall be at least three feet from all lot lines.
(2) All detached accessory buildings must be a minimum of ten (10) feet from the principal permitted use and must be a minimum of ten (10) feet from each other.
(3) All accessory buildings must be able to be served by the same curb cut servicing the principal permitted use.
(4) No accessory buildings shall be built over or upon any existing easements.
(5) No business or commercial activity shall be conducted from any accessory building, except as provided under 1181.04(f), Home Occupations.
(Ord. 1279-99. Passed 1-28-99.)
(6) All accessory buildings must be constructed so as to comply with all safety, health and fire codes applicable thereto.
(7) No detached accessory building shall be erected in any required yard except a rear yard.
(8) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 1181.01(b) to the contrary no accessory building or, in the aggregate, accessory buildings, that meet all of the other provisions of this section, shall be larger than 2,400 square feet on any one residential lot.
(Ord. 1265-98 Passed 10-22-98.)
(c) A swimming pool, not located within a completely enclosed building, and containing or normally capable of containing water to a depth at any point greater than one and one-half (1 1/2) feet; bath house; and other recreational facilities intended and used solely for the enjoyment of the occupants of the principal use of the property on which it is located and subject to required provisions under Section 1181.04(g);
(d) Patios and open porches subject to required provisions under Section 1181.04(e);
(e) Earth satellite stations as regulated under Section 1181.04(i);
(f) A child's playhouse, a tree house, birdhouse or doghouse;
(g) Statuary, arbors, trellises, barbecue equipment, flag poles, fences, play equipment, nonmechanical laundry drying equipment, walls and hedges;
(h) Fallout shelters;
(i) Any other structure or use customarily found in conjunction with and required for full utilization and enjoyment of the principal use; and which meets the definition of accessory use as stated in this Zoning Code; and
(j) Recreational vehicle subject to the following conditions:
(1) Parked or stored camping and recreational vehicle shall not be connected to electricity, water, gas or sanitary sewer facilities; and at no time shall this equipment be used for living or housekeeping purposes.
(2) All camping and recreational vehicles shall be kept in good repair and carry a current year's license and/or registration. The ground area under and immediately surrounding where such camping and recreational vehicle is stored shall be maintained free of noxious weeds or overgrowth and debris.
(k) Home occupation subject to the following general provisions.
(1) Permitted home occupations shall be of a personal service nature limited to domestic crafts and professional service, including but not limited to:
A. Such domestic crafts as dressmaking, millinery, sewing, weaving, tailoring, ironing, washing, custom home furnishings work, carpentry work, and furniture repair provided that not more than one quarter (1/4) of the area of one (1) floor shall be used for such purpose; or
B. Such professions as law, medicine, architecture, engineering, planning, real estate, insurance, notary public, manufacturer's agent, clergy, writing, painting, photography and tutoring, provided however, the service is limited to advice and consultation and the premises are not used for the general practice of the profession, provided that not more than one-half (1/2) of the area of one (1) floor shall be used for such purpose.
(2) For the purpose of this Zoning Code, real estate and insurance offices, clinics, doctor's offices, barber shops and beauty parlors, dress shops millinery shops, tourists homes, animal hospitals and kennels, trailer rentals, among others, shall not be deemed to be permitted home occupations unless such home occupations meet the requirements of this subsection.
(3) Permitted home occupations shall be subject to all the regulations of the applicable zone district.
(4) Permitted home occupations shall not affect adversely the residential character of the zoning district or interfere with the reasonable enjoyment of adjoining properties
(l) Day Care centers subject to the following general provisions.
(1) Day care centers for seven (7) or more children shall have a minimum lot area of 7,500 square feet, or 500 square feet per child, whichever is greater. Home child care of six (6) or fewer children is considered to be a home occupation and is regulated in Section 1181.04(f).
(2) There shall be provided a minimum of 100 square feet of fenced outdoor play area per child.
(3) All outdoor play areas shall be enclosed by a fence or wall a minimum of five (5) feet in height except that a minimum six (6) foot high wall, solid wood fence, or chain link fence planted with a continuous evergreen screen shall be provided around all outdoor play areas abutting a residential property.
(Ord. 1103-95. Passed 2-9-95.)