(a) No accessory building or uses shall be located in any front or side yard setback except under unusual circumstances where such activity will not conflict with the intent and purposes of this Zoning Code or where enforcement would result in extreme hardship. Either exception shall require approval of the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(b) Accessory buildings, such as garages and utility buildings, may be located in a rear yard, provided that such buildings are separated from the main structure by at least ten (10) feet and are set back at least five (5) feet from the side and rear lot lines.
(c) Where an accessory building or structure is physically attached to a main building it shall be subject to and must conform to all regulations of this Chapter applicable to main buildings.
(d) No detached accessory structure or building shall exceed twenty (20) feet in height unless adhering to all requirements of a main building. In no case shall the height of an accessory building exceed the height of the main structure.
(e) The second story of an accessory building may be used for storage only and no part of such building shall be made habitable.
(f) The combined footprints of all accessory buildings on a lot shall not exceed the lesser of 5% of the lot size or 4,000 SF. However, the Board of Zoning Appeals may consider an exception to the maximum size requirement providing that the requested size does not exceed 8% of the lot size.
(g) Structures that support lighting fixtures, other than signs, may be permitted in any yard where off street parking lots are permitted.
(h) Portable storage unit containers (including but not limited to Conex boxes, semi-trailers, shipping containers, or similar portable storage unit containers) are prohibited accessory structure on any property located in the City of Perrysburg per this section and Section 1250.48(a) (2) Exterior Wall Materials Standards by Zoning District with the following exceptions.
(1) Portable storage unit containers (including but not limited to Conex Boxes, semi-trailers, shipping containers or similar portable storage unit containers) may be temporarily permitted on any property subject to the following conditions:
A. Size. A portable storage unit container shall not exceed 130 square feet in area with an overall length not to exceed sixteen (16) feet nor shall it be higher than eight (8) feet six (6) inches.
B. Setback. A portable storage unit container shall be set back from any front, side or rear property line a minimum of ten (10) feet, unless placed on an existing impervious driveway, and be set back from any structures on the property a minimum of five (5) feet. No portable storage unit container shall be positioned so as to create a sight obstruction for a roadway, alley or sidewalk and shall not obstruct the flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
C. Duration. A portable storage unit container may be located on any property located in the City for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) consecutive days from time of delivery to time of removal. If a longer period of time is required, a permit must be obtained from the City. In any event, the use of the unit(s) for more than sixty (60) consecutive days within a twelve (12) month period shall be prohibited.
If the portable storage unit container is being used in conjunction with a project for which a zoning, building or other similar construction related permit has been issued for the property where it is placed, the unit may remain on the property until the completion of the project.
D. Frequency. No more than two (2) portable storage unit containers shall be located on a specific property at one time.
E. Maintenance. All portable storage unit containers shall be in good condition, free of evidence of deterioration, weathering, discoloration, rust, peeling paint, ripping, tearing or having holes or breaks.
F. Other circumstances. Portable storage unit containers shall not be used to store hazardous substances.
Portable storage unit containers shall be locked when not in active use.
(i) Subject to all otherwise applicable restrictions under the City's Codified Ordinances, use of dumpster/roll-offs (as defined in Section 1215.02(63.1)) is permitted on commercial, industrial, and institutional property, and is also permitted on residential property subject to the following conditions:
(1) Setback. A dumpster/roll-off shall be set back from any front, side or rear property line a minimum of ten (10) feet, unless placed on an existing impervious driveway, and be set back from any structures on the property a minimum of five (5) feet; however, the City at its discretion may grant written permission for an alternate location on the property upon a showing of good cause from a property owner. No dumpster/roll-off shall be positioned so as to create a sight obstruction for a roadway, alley or sidewalk and shall not obstruct the flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
(2) Duration. A dumpster/roll-off may be located for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) consecutive days from time of delivery to time of removal. If a longer period of time is required, a permit must be obtained from the City.
If the dumpster/roll-off is being used in conjunction with a project for which a zoning, building or other similar construction related permit has been issued for the property where it is placed, the unit may remain on the property until the completion of the project.
(3) Frequency. No more than two (2) dumpster/roll-offs shall be located on a specific property at one time.
(4) Maintenance. All dumpster/roll-offs shall be in good condition, free of evidence of deterioration, rust, peeling paint, ripping, tearing or having holes or breaks. Nothing in this provision shall be interpreted to limit the effect of other legal regulations or restrictions, including but not limited to those applicable under Chapter 634 of the Codified Ordinances.
(5) Other circumstances. Dumpster/roll-offs shall not be used to store hazardous substances.
The contents of the dumpster/roll-off shall be secured so as to prevent the material from littering the neighborhood. Contact name, address and telephone information of the owner/disposal company shall be secured to the side of the dumpster/rolloff.
(Ord. 10-2022. Passed 2-15-22.)