998.02 GENERAL ACCESSORY USE STANDARDS.
   (a)   General Standards for All Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses. All accessory buildings, structures and uses shall conform to the following applicable standards:
       (1)   Directly serve the principal use or structure and be clearly incidental and subordinate to the principal use and structure;
       (2)   Be located on the same lot or parcel as the principal use or structure;
       (3)   When considered in conjunction with the principal use or structure, the accessory building, structure or use shall not violate any provisions of this Zoning Code;
       (4)   No accessory building, structure or use shall be constructed or established prior to the start of construction of the principal building or use to which it is accessory;
       (5)   When determining the aggregate accessory use rear yard coverage ratio, the building or structure footprint and the perimeter area of an accessory use shall be used in the calculation.
       (6)   Accessory buildings and structures shall conform to all applicable architectural design    guidelines set forth in this Zoning Code.
       (7)   Accessory buildings, structures or uses shall not be permitted to be located within any utility easement, designated flood zone area nor encroach into any designated public or private swale, drainageway or other stormwater facility.
      (8)   Prohibited Accessory Buildings and Structures. The following accessory buildings and structures shall be prohibited in all zoning districts:
          A.   Shipping containers and similar items whether portable or permanently affixed to the ground.
      (9)   Nonconforming Accessory Use Sunset Provision. All completed non-conforming accessory buildings, structures and uses existing as of the adoption date of this Chapter shall be deemed legal nonconforming and comply with any applicable regulation found in this Zoning Code.
   (b)   Accessory Building and Structure Measurement Standards. The measurement of the height of an accessory building or structure shall be measured from the lowest ground level to the highest point of the structure. The measurement of the area (square footage) of an accessory building or structure shall be based upon the total area under roof.
 
Accessory Building and Structure Height Measurement Illustration
  
Illustration identifying the method for measuring the height of an accessory structure or building.
(Ord. 59-2023. Passed 9-12-23.)