(A) An accessory building shall not be located within a required street (front or street side) setback; shall be subject to all setback standards of the underlying zoning district; shall not be located within any public easement or over any known utilities or septic system lines. Accessory buildings, in all zones, shall not exceed the gross floor area of the principal use or as noted below, as long as the zoning district listed meets minimum lot size. Unless otherwise provided herein, and provided site visibility is not obstructed, signs, fences and walls shall be allowed within setbacks.
A. | N/A |
RE | N/A |
R-1 | 100% |
R-2 | 100% |
R-3 | 67% |
R-3L | 67% |
R-4 | 67% |
R-MF-16 | 67% |
R-MH | 67% |
**Note** If the primary use is residential, and it is located in a commercial or industrial zoning district, the setback requirements would following the zoning district in which located.
(B) An accessory building attached to a main building shall be made structurally a part and have a common wall with the main building, and shall comply in all respects with the requirements applicable to the principal building. Provided detached, open-sided carports may be located in the side yard, no closer to the front lot line than the front building line of the principal building, and provided required side setbacks are met. Unless attached to the principal structure, accessory buildings shall be located at least ten feet from any other structure or as provided in the building code whichever is more restrictive.
(C) With regard to height limitations, accessory structures in residential districts shall not exceed the height of the primary structure, measured from the eave; and in commercial and industrial districts, such structures shall not exceed 25 feet in height or the height of the principal structure on the lot.
(Ord. 2017-05-635, passed 5-2-17; Am. Ord. 2017-12-668, passed 12-5-17; Am. Ord. 2021-03-924, passed 3-2-21)