(a) An accessory building in any “R” District or any “A” District used as a dwelling shall be located in the rear yard, shall not exceed twenty feet in mean height, and may not occupy more than thirty percent (30%) of the area of the rear yard, measured from the rear property line to the main structure. For the purpose of measuring the rear yard, the main structure shall not include porches, decks, or projections.
Note: Refer to Section 1103.13 for the purpose of measuring accessory building height.
(b) On a corner lot, the rear of which abuts the side of an adjoining lot, no accessory building shall be placed closer than three (3) feet to the side lot line of any adjoining lot in any “A” or “R” District.
(c) Accessory structures shall be placed no closer than three (3) feet from the main structure or from any lot line and no projections, such as overhangs, be closer than two (2) feet from the main structure or from any lot line. Accessory structures that are open on all sides such as cabanas, pergolas, pavilions, and gazebos are exempt from this setback from the main structure. For the purpose of this exemption, removable screens are considered open.
(d) Accessory buildings shall be located on the same lot as the main use or structure. Note: intent of section is to allow the construction of the accessory building on lot when the main building is actively under construction, therefore, the main building must be under roof before permits for any accessory use or structure can be issued.
(e) An enclosed detached accessory structure such as a shed or a garage shall be fire-rated with a minimum of one-half (½) inch drywall or equivalent on all wall areas within five feet of a main structure. (Ord. 083-2024. Passed 5-13-24.)