§ 154.117 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
   (A)   Garages. All new dwelling structures shall have a garage, attached or detached, at least 576 square feet in size. Garages must be constructed during the two-year period of the first issued single family residence permit. No final certificate of occupancy will be issued until construction is completed.
   (B)   Fences.
      (1)   A building permit is required for the construction or erection of a fence in a Single-Family Residential Zone.
      (2)   Single family residence zoned lots shall not be fenced without a principle habitable dwelling located on said lot.
      (3)   Chain link fences used to confine household pets (dog runs) are exempt from the visibility requirements of § 154.066(D).
   (C)   Dog runs.
      (1)   No more than one dog run may be constructed or erected on a lot in a Single-Family Residential Zone.
      (2)   A dog run may only be constructed or erected on a lot containing a principal building.
      (3)   Dog runs may be constructed of materials such as chain link, rail with plain wire, wood or materials compatible with the principal building.
      (4)   A dog run shall be placed entirely within 20 feet of the walls of a principal or accessory building excluding the following areas:
         (a)   A dog run shall not be constructed, erected or extended into a setback from a property line.
         (b)   A dog run shall not be constructed, erected or extended into the portion of a lot lying between a contiguous public street and an extended line(s) drawn coincident with the street facing facade(s) of the main body of the principal building on the lot.
      (5)   A dog run that has not been used to confine household pets for a period of six months or more shall be dismantled, debris removed, weeds controlled and ground cover planted on exposed soil.
   (D)   Accessory buildings.
      (1)   Only one accessory building structure of 600 square feet or larger is allowed per lot.
      (2)   Storage containers are not allowed to serve as accessory buildings or for use in any other capacity within the Single-Family Residential Zone.
(Prior Code, § 9.07.025; Ord. 2024-03, passed 4-9-2024)