(a) Application and Number Permitted. These accessory use standards shall apply to any accessory building, structure or use located on a parcel used as a residential land use.
(1) Residential Zoning District. Each parcel located in the First Residential zoning district or Second Residential zoning district shall be limited to two (2) accessory buildings and one (1) detached accessory garage, unless Section 998.03(e) applies.
A. New or existing homes. New or existing homes in a First or Second Residential zoning district may have either an unattached garage or attached garage, as provided for in this Chapter, but not both an attached garage and unattached garage serving the dwelling.
(2) Residential Cluster Development Zoning District. Each parcel located in a residential cluster development shall be limited to one (1) accessory building. A detached accessory garage is prohibited in a residential cluster development.
(3) The number of accessory structures and accessory uses permitted on a parcel shall not be limited and shall satisfy any applicable regulation found in this Zoning Code.
A. The Building Commissioner shall determine, on a case-by-case basis, if any accessory structure or accessory use should be included in the calculation of any yard lot coverage ratio requirements set forth in this Zoning Code.
B. Swimming pools shall satisfy any applicable regulation set forth in this Zoning Code, but shall not count toward the maximum number of accessory buildings permitted on a parcel. Swimming pools and associated pool deck areas shall be considered when determining the maximum permitted rear yard lot coverage ratio.
(b) Accessory Building and Structure Area Standards. The following schedule sets forth the maximum (footprint) area permitted for a residential accessory building or structure.
Lot Size Building / Structure
(sq. ft.) Maximum (footprint) Area
0 - 10,000 144 sq. ft.
10,001 - 20,000 200 sq. ft
20,001 - 30,000 275 sq. ft.
30,001 - 40,000 350 sq. ft.
40,001 - 50,000 400 sq. ft.
50,001 - 70,000 600 sq. ft.
70,001 - Larger 800 sq. ft.
(c) Placement and Rear Yard Lot Coverage. An accessory building, structure or use shall only be located in a rear yard area, unless stated otherwise in this Chapter, and the footprint of all accessory buildings, structures and uses shall not exceed forty percent (40%) of the total rear yard area.
(d) Accessory Building and Structure Height.
(1) Accessory buildings and structures with an area of four hundred (400) feet or less shall not exceed a maximum height of twelve (12) feet.
(2) Accessory buildings and structures with an area of four hundred one (401) feet or more shall not exceed a maximum height of fifteen (15) feet.
(3) An accessory detached garage shall not exceed a maximum height of fifteen (15) feet.
(e) Detached Garages. One detached garage may be erected in or on the same lot with the principal building in the First or Second Residential zoning district only. Such garages shall occupy no more than eight hundred (800) square feet. The dimensions established in this Section shall be the outside dimensions of the walls. Where intermediate posts or columns are provided in multiple-car garages, the minimum clear space shall be nine (9) feet, two (2) inches.
(1) A detached accessory garage is prohibited in a residential cluster development.
(f) Attached garages. Attached private garages can be of any size as long as they conform to the aesthetic design and do not exceed forty-five percent (45%) of the principal building.
(g) Service or Pedestrian Door Required. In new or replacement construction, private garages must have a service or pedestrian door in addition to traditional garage doors.
(h) Accessory Use Setback Standards.
(1) All accessory buildings, structures or uses shall be erected on a lot that contains a habitable dwelling.
(2) An accessory building or structure shall be setback a minimum of five (5) feet and setback no further than ten (10) feet from a side lot line. An accessory building or structure shall be setback a minimum of five (5) feet from a rear lot line.
(3) An accessory use of property (not involving a building) shall be set back a minimum of five (5) feet from any side yard or rear yard lot line.
(4) Corner Lot Setback. 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 structure set on the corner parcel shall be set back from the side line of the side street not less than the set-back line for such side street.
(5) Setback for Large Accessory Building or Structure. Any accessory building or structure exceeding four hundred one (401) square feet shall be setback a minimum of twenty (20) feet from any side lot line and rear lot line.
(6) Accessory Building Rear Yard Location. Any accessory building shall be located in the back thirty percent (30%) of the rear yard area as measured from the rear property line and verified by the Building Commissioner.
(i) Accessory Building Construction Requirements.
(1) Any accessory building exceeding two hundred (200) square feet shall meet all applicable requirements of the most current Residential Code of Ohio (RCO).
(2) Any accessory building two hundred (200) square feet or less in area shall have a foundation consisting of a four-inch concrete base with a four (4) inch high curb, or wood floors constructed of pressure-treated stringers four inches by four (4) inches on two-foot minimum centers. Flooring made of a minimum of three-fourths (3/4) inch exterior plywood or its equivalent in pressure-treated lumber shall be used. The floor shall cover the entire base and be adequately anchored to the floor stringers and open ends of stringers must be capped or screened. Prior to the placing of stringers, a four (4) inch gravel base with a vapor barrier or weed block material approved by the Building Commissioner must be used to prevent vegetation growth.
(j) Maintenance of Accessory Buildings and Structures. All accessory buildings and structures shall be maintained in good repair and free from health, accident and fire hazards or shall be removedfrom the premises. Where foundations of any accessory building have deteriorated or settled to the point where wall plates or studs are rotting or in disrepair, such foundations shall be anchored in a manner approved by the Building Commissioner. The Building Commissioner shall determine what repairs are necessary and if such structure is not repaired within thirty (30) days after notice by the Building Commissioner to repair, such structure shall be completely removed.
(k) Location of Heat Pumps, Air Conditioning Units, Generators, Pool Pumps or other Mechanical Equipment.
(1) Heat Pumps, Air Conditioning Units, Generators, Pool Pumps, or other Mechanical Equipment shall be installed and located in the rear yard and shall be setback a minimum of ten (10) feet from any property line.
(2) Heat Pumps, Air Conditioning Units, Generators, Pool Pumps, or other Mechanical Equipment may be located in a side yard when they are installed in an area from the rear building line up to half the distance towards the front building line. Where the portion of the structure on an adjacent property is other than a garage, then the heat pump or air-conditioning condenser must be at least twelve (12) feet from the adjacent structure.
(3) Window mounted air-conditioners are excluded from the provisions of this Section.
(l) Architectural Design Standards. The following design standards apply to all accessory buildings.
(1) Exterior Material and Design Standards. Accessory buildings shall use those exterior materials permitted for dwellings in the respective zoning district.
A. Prohibited Exterior Materials. Accessory buildings shall not use those exterior materials prohibited for dwellings in the respective zoning district.
(2) Color Standards. All accessory buildings shall use exterior materials featuring earth tone color ranges. Brick products may be in red, brown buff color ranges or other similar color as approved by the Building Commissioner. (Ord. 59-2023. Passed 9-12-23.)