(A) Swimming pools are considered an accessory structure.
(B) Coops for fowl are considered accessory structures regardless of size or dimensions. In addition to meeting the regular required setbacks for accessory buildings, coops should also be set back 50 feet from neighboring residences.
(C) The following structures are not permitted as an accessory structure in any district:
(1) Manufactured homes; nor
(2) Tractor trailer containers, tractor trailer beds or similar structures that were originally designed for the transportation of goods.
(D) Open metal (aluminum or steel) carports are permitted as an accessory structure and shall meet the requirements for accessory structures in the zoning district in which it is located.
(E) Accessory structures in the residential districts shall comply with the following requirements:
(1) No accessory building shall be erected in any required front yard. No accessory building shall be erected in any required side yard unless the following conditions are met:
(a) The front wall of the garage does not extend beyond the primary front wall of the principal structure;
(b) The garage is separated from the principal structure according to fire code regulations; and
(c) The garage is constructed of similar materials to match the principal structure.
(2) In case of a corner lot, no accessory building shall extend beyond the front yard line of the lots in the rear.
(3) Accessory structures shall be setback at least 20 feet from any street line and shall be setback at least ten feet from any lot line, not a street line.
(4) No accessory building shall be constructed upon a lot until the construction of the principal structure is complete.
(5) Accessory structures shall not cover more than 30% of any rear and side yard.
(F) Accessory structures in nonresidential districts shall comply with the following requirements:
(1) Accessory structures shall be at least five feet from any other accessory building on the same lot.
(2) In case of a corner lot, no accessory building shall extend beyond the front yard line of the lots in the rear.
(3) Accessory structures shall be setback at least 20 feet from any street line and shall be setback at least ten feet from any lot line, not a street line.
(4) No accessory building shall be constructed upon a lot until the construction of the principal structure is complete.
(5) Residential structures in business districts shall comply with the following requirements:
(a) No accessory building shall be erected in any required front yard. No accessory building shall be erected in any required side yard unless the following conditions are met:
1. The front wall of the garage does not extend beyond the primary front wall of the principal structure; regulations; and
2. The garage is separated from the principal structure according to fire code;
3. The garage is constructed of similar materials to match the principal structure.
(Ord. passed 4-5-2010; Ord. passed 1-7-2013; Ord. passed 10-7-2013; Ord. passed 5-5-2014; Ord. passed 5-3-2021)