A. Accessory structures shall
(1) Be located a minimum of twenty (20) feet to the rear of the principal building's primary front facade; provided, however, that for lots adjacent to the RC-1 or RC-2 District zones, accessory structures may be allowed in the yard area abutting the RC District or in the yard area abutting the street. (11-20-07)
(2) (a) Not exceed the greater of twenty-five percent (25%) of the principal buildings square footage in total combined square footage of all accessory structures or 750 square feet; and no one (1) structure may exceed 750 square feet in total area; total area to include square footage below BFE (Base Flood Elevation), above BFE and any roof overhang or shed roof, excluding any roof overhang less than 30 inches beyond the footprint of the structure; a cantilevered section of a structure will not be considered a roof overhang; and further provided that the accessory structure footprint shall not exceed 625 square feet, measured between the exterior walls of the structure.
(11-20-07) (2-20-24)
(3) (a) Not exceed 15 feet in height, except that the height may be extended to 18 feet where the pitch of the accessory structures roof is not less than seven on twelve (7/12); dormers will be limited to twenty percent (20%) of the roof area with no one dormer exceeding six (6) feet in length measured at the portion of the wall plate parallel to the exterior of the structure at the lowest roof edge; (11-20-07)
(b) The Design Review Board may grant no more than a 20% increase in this zoning standard, if this or other modifications achieve greater Neighborhood Compatibility as described in ARTICLE XII, and with particular consideration of the size and floor elevation of the principal dwelling. (11-20-07)
(4) Not have any one wall that exceeds twenty five (25) feet in length; (11-20-07)
(5) (a) Not be closer to any Lot Line than ten (10) feet; or thirty (30) feet from street pavement; whichever is greater; (11-20-07)
(b) The Design Review Board may grant no more than a 40% decrease in this zoning standard, if this or other modifications achieve greater Neighborhood Compatibility as described in ARTICLE XII. (11-20-07)
(6) Not encroach upon the RC-1 or RC-2 required setback; and, (11-20-07)
(7) Not have a separate electric meter, but may utilize such plumbing fixtures as sinks, hose bibs and outdoor showers located below BFE; provided such plumbing fixtures are attached to a non-breakaway vertical support member, employ a disconnect valve located above BFE and are not connected to the sanitary sewer system. (11-20-07)
B. Types of Accessory Structures. For the purpose of applying the zoning standards provided in (A) above, only the following structures are considered an Accessory Structure: Cabana, garage, gazebo, greenhouse of personal use, personal storage building, shed, tool room or workshop, and any other structure having a roof. (11-20-07)
(Ord. 2023-07, passed 2-20-2024)