Accessory uses and structures shall be permitted in association with a principal use or structure provided that the area of the accessory use or structure shall be twenty-five percent (25%) or less of the gross floor area of the principal use or structure.
(a) Accessory Use and Structure Defined. "Accessory use or structure" means a subordinate use or structure which is incidental to and in association with a principal use or structure and which is customarily required or provided for the principal use or structure. For purposes of Section 1183.05
, garages, porches, decks and other similar features that are physically attached to a dwelling structure shall not be considered accessory structures in all residential districts.
(b) Permit Required. Zoning Permit shall be issued prior to the erection, addition, or alteration of an accessory structure located on any lot in conjunction with a permitted principal use.
(c) Location. Accessory uses and structures shall be located on the same lot as the principal use or structure. Accessory uses and structures shall be completely to the rear of the principal structure and shall be no closer than five (5) feet from any part of the principal structure with the exception of fences, hot tubs, pools, saunas, and patios. Accessory uses and structures shall meet the rear and side yard setback requirements of the applicable residential zoning district. Accessory uses and structures shall not be located within a recorded easement.
(d) Number. No more than two accessory uses shall be permitted on any lot.
(Ord. 05-08. Passed 2-25-08.)