(a) Accessory, service, storage and appurtenant buildings such as tool sheds or other forms of outbuildings constructed of wood, metal or any other acceptable building material, and dog runs upon lots smaller than 14,400 square feet, shall be permitted in Residential Use Districts pursuant to the following rules and regulations:
(1) No accessory or other similar outbuilding shall be erected without a building permit issued for such purpose.
(2) Only accessory buildings or similar outbuildings sold commercially or constructed with plans approved by the Building Commissioner will be permitted.
(3) Every accessory building or similar outbuilding shall be compatible with the main building and used only for storage of materials or equipment incidental to the residential use of the property.
(4) Such accessory buildings may only be built in the rear yard subject to the approval of the Building Commissioner as to style and size. Such structures shall not project into a front or side yard.
(Ord. 168-75. Passed 3-1-76; Ord. 321-89. Passed 10-16-89.)
(5) The maximum size shall be 120 square feet external dimensions with no wall having a length greater than twelve feet for all lots 7,200 square feet in area or less. The Building Commissioner may permit owners of lots in excess of 7,200 square feet in area to construct an outbuilding whose external dimensions exceed 120 square feet, so long as the excess size of the outbuilding is proportional to the excess area of the lot. The maximum size shall be 240 square feet in exterior dimensions with no wall having a length greater than twenty- four feet. The maximum height of an accessory or outbuilding shall be 12 feet from the grade. Only one accessory or outbuilding shall be constructed per single-family, two-family or three-family dwelling.
(Ord. 51-89. Passed 3-6-89.)
(6) Every accessory building, except wood storage sheds with wooden floors, shall have a foundation consisting of a four-inch concrete base with a four-inch high curb to which such structure shall be anchored.
(Ord. 200-87. Passed 10-19-87.)
(7) When the rear property line of a corner parcel of land abuts the side property line of the adjoining parcel fronting on the side street, the accessory building or similar outbuilding set on the corner parcel shall be set back from the side line of the side street not less than the setback line for such side street.
(8) The owner of a house with an attached garage, detached garage or no garage must place the accessory building or similar outbuilding at least two feet from the rear lot line and at least two feet from the abutting line.
(Ord. 125-77. Passed 6-8-77; Ord. 149-77. Passed 7-5-77.)
(9) All accessory buildings or similar outbuildings shall be located only on a lot that contains a habitable dwelling.
(Ord. 168-75. Passed 3-1-76.)
(10) All accessory buildings or similar outbuildings shall be located a minimum of three feet from the centerline of any existing or required drainage swale.
(Ord. 200-87. Passed 10-19-87.)
(11) All dog runs or kennels shall be located a minimum of ten feet from the nearest lot line.
(Ord. 391-89. Passed 11-8-89.)
(b) All accessory or similar outbuildings shall be maintained in good repair and free from health, accident and fire hazards or shall be removed from the premises.
(c) Where foundations of any accessory or similar outbuilding have deteriorated or settled to the point where wall plates or studs are rotting or in disrepair, such foundations shall be anchored in accordance with this section. If such structure is not repaired within thirty days after notice by the Building Commissioner to repair, in accordance with this section, such structure shall be completely removed. The Commissioner shall determine what repairs are necessary after such structure has been inspected by the Commissioner or a member of his staff.
(d) The fee for a permit to construct, add to, alter or repair an accessory building is set forth in the General Fee Schedule of Chapter 185. No grade permit is required.
(Ord. 168-75. Passed 3-1-76; Ord. 125-03. Passed 4-5-04; Ord. 205-06. Passed 8-7-06.)