(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ACCESSORY DEVICE. A structural or mechanical device which services any building or use served therein, which is part of a utility on which contributes to the comfort, convenience or necessity of occupants or use of any building.
BUILDING. A structure enclosed within exterior walls for the shelter, housing, support or enclosure of persons, animals or property of any kind.
CUSTOMARY ACCESSORY BUILDING OR USE. The same as set forth within the Article VII Definition of the Official Zoning Ordinance herein (see Appendix at the end of this title). The term USE shall also apply to enclosures for the placement of
storage items related to use of the property, by way of illustration, but not limited to, garbage cans and recycling containers.
(B) Prohibition of placement and installation of accessory devices.
(1) No accessory device (by way of illustration, but not limited to, electric and water meters or gauges, electrical conduit, pipes or tubing), excluding downspouts, shall be places or installed upon any building within the City unless the same is concealed in such a manner as to readily prevent visibility along any exterior wall visible from the street facing the front facade thereof.
(2) In the event such placement or installation is not feasible, the property owner shall be required to obtain prior written permission from the City Manager, or his or her designee, before the same shall be permitted and only upon submission of proof that such accessory device is required and cannot be concealed in such a manner as to prevent such visibility.
(3) Any building owner who shall install or have installed any accessory device which fails to be so concealed or any building owner who fails to obtain the requisite permission of the City Manager, of his or her designee, if otherwise required, shall subject the accessory device to immediate and permanent removal until such permission is given and/or the same is properly placed or installed in the requisite concealed manner.
(C) Prohibition of placement of customary accessory building or use. The placement of any customary accessory building or use associated therewith shall be prohibited within the front yard or any lot located within any residential zone of the City.
(Ord. O-2013-017, passed 10-21-2013; Am. Ord. O-2017-013, passed 8-21-2017)