(a) The following are permitted accessory uses in the Agricultural, Agricultural-Residential, Residential and Office-Residential District:
(1) Private garages or carports, provided there is a hard-surface access from the public right-of-way, not to exceed the following area:
A. For a single-family and two-family dwelling: One thousand (1,000) square feet.
B. For multiple-family dwellings: Eight hundred (800) square feet per dwelling unit.
(2) A structure for storage incidental to a permitted use, provided that no such structure that is accessory to a residential building shall exceed two hundred fifty (250) square feet in gross floor area.
(3) A guest house (without kitchen facilities) or rooms for guests in an accessory building provided that such facilities are used for the occasional housing of guests of the occupants of the principal building, and not as rental units or for permanent occupancy.
(4) A private swimming pool, bathhouse, and tennis courts.
(5) A child's playhouse.
(6) Statuary, arbors, trellises, barbecue equipment, flagpoles, fences, play equipment, non-mechanical laundry drying equipment, walls, and hedges.
(7) Fallout shelters.
(8) Day-care centers with any number of persons only in conjunction with schools, community centers, churches, chapels, temples, synagogues, or publicly operated facilities.
(9) Satellite earth stations and dish antennas provided they are ground mounted, do not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height, and are located behind a line even with rear of the principal structure in the rear yard as defined by this Zoning Code.
(10) Antennas used by amateur radio operators in the rear yard or side yard beyond the side yard setback line.
(11) Greenhouses, provided that no such structure shall exceed two hundred fifty (250) square feet in gross floor area.
(12) Any other use customarily found in conjunction with and required for full utilization and enjoyment of the principal use and which meets the definition of accessory use.
(b) In an Office-Commercial, Business or Industrial District, any use which is customarily found in conjunction with and required for the full utilization and economic viability of the principal use which meets the definition of accessory use and which conforms to the applicable standards of the district in which it is located is permitted. However, in no case shall the accessory use or structure be larger than fifty (50) percent of the size of the principal structure, and shall not be taller than the principal structure.
(Ord. 27-2008. Passed 3-16-09.)
(c) All accessory buildings and structures shall conform to the following bulk regulations:
(1) Accessory buildings and structures shall be set back not less than five (5) feet from the rear lot line except as required by Section 521.07 of the Codified Ordinances. (Ord. 11-2016. Passed 3-21-16.)
(2) All accessory buildings and structures shall be set back from the side lot lines a distance equal to the required side yard for the principal use, building, or structure located on the same zoning lot. For lots having a width less than the required width of the district within which the lot is located, the total required for both side yards shall not be less than ten (10) feet, and for any one (1) side yard the required yard shall be not less than three (3) feet, provided it complies with the applicable fire, safety, and building construction codes.
(3) No part of an accessory building or structure shall be located closer than ten (10) feet to any principal building or structure, unless it complies with applicable fire, safety, or building construction codes.
(4) Accessory buildings and structures shall otherwise comply with the bulk regulations applicable in the district in which they are located.
(5) Accessory buildings in a Residence or Office-Residence District shall not exceed the height or size of the principal building or structure or twenty-five (25) feet, whichever is less, except for buildings accessory to an agricultural use.
(6) No accessory building or structure or accessory use shall be permitted in any required front yard or side yard unless it is a permitted obstruction under Section 1149.08 of this Zoning Code.
(d) Standards. All accessory uses, buildings, and structures shall comply with the standards applicable in the zoning district in which they are located and with the following additional use limitations. No accessory building or structure shall be constructed and occupied on any zoning lot prior to the time of the completion of the construction of the principal structure to which it is accessory.
(e) Prohibited Accessory Uses. The following accessory uses are prohibited as outlined below:
(1) Exotic Animals. No person shall own, harbor, keep, breed, sell or import any exotic animal within any zoning district. The term "exotic animal" shall mean any wild animal not indigenous to Ohio or any reptile not indigenous to Ohio. (Examples: lions, tigers, elephants, alligators, crocodiles, etc.) Additionally, omnivorous and carnivorous Ohio species such as bear, deer, elk, wolf, coyote, fox, turkey, lynx, and bobcat are deemed exotic. Any animal that is commonly sold by a bona fide commercial pet shop is permitted. The above listed animals purchased or adopted and housed on the subject property prior to the adoption of this text amendment are exempted from such prohibition, provided that:
A. A bill of sale or notarized statement that verifies this date is provided.
B. Such exotic animal be confined in a house, building, or other suitable enclosure in such a way that human contact cannot occur with any person other than the owner(s).
Exotic animals may be held for exhibit or use by research institutions and other governmental agencies having legal authority to possess such wild animals, by publicly supported zoos, by circuses or by extensions thereof.
(2) Racing Pigeons. The harboring of racing pigeons shall be prohibited in any residential or office-residential zoning district.
(3) Outdoor Storage. Outdoor storage, unless specifically permitted by the specific zoning district regulations, shall not be permitted in any zoning district.