(A) Accessory structures on residential lots. On all residential lots, accessory structures with a floor area greater than 200 square feet associated with a single-family dwelling, other than fences or walls, shall be either recessed behind, or flush with, the front elevation of the dwelling. All accessory structures utilized for dwelling purposes must meet the requirements of § 155.501 below.
(C) Setbacks. In all residential zoning districts, and the residential portions of the NC zoning district, the following setbacks shall apply to accessory structures greater than 200 square feet in size:
(1) Rear.
(a) All portions of an accessory structure up to ten feet in height shall be set back a minimum of five feet from the rear property line.
(b) All portions of an accessory structure over ten feet in height shall be set back a minimum of ten feet from the rear property line.
(c) These standards may result in a “stair-stepped” setback requirement, with portions of the same building meeting different setback requirements.
(2) Side.
(a) All portions of an accessory structure up to ten feet in height shall be set back a minimum of three feet from the interior side property line.
(b) All portions of an accessory structure over ten feet in height shall be set back a minimum of five feet from the interior side property line.
(c) These standards may result in a “stair-stepped” setback requirement, with portions of the same building meeting different setback requirements.
(3) Street side. Accessory structures shall meet the same street side setback standards as primary structures in the underlying zone.
(Prior Code, § 16.105.000) (Ord. 451, passed 6-4-2018; Ord. 470, passed 8-17-2020)