(A) (1) Accessory structures/buildings shall not be placed any closer to the front right-of-way than any portion of the dwelling. For all lots facing on more than one road, all accessory structures shall meet the front setback requirements for each road right-of-way. The following exceptions apply to this rule:
(a) Accessory structures located on properties containing five or more acres may be placed closer to the front setback than the dwelling, but may not be within the front setback stated for that zoning district.
(b) Accessory structures located on properties that border land owned by the U.S. Government under the control of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir may be placed closer to the front setback than the dwelling, but may not be within the front setback stated for that zoning district.
(2) A survey showing all improvements and proposed improvements shall be presumptive evidence of compliance with this section.
(a) Minimum side setback: 10 feet;
(b) Minimum rear setback: 10 feet;
(c) Minimum setback from principal structure: 10 feet;
(d) Maximum building height shall not exceed 20 feet from mean roof height;
(e) In each zoning category, the maximum lot coverage - net area (built-upon area) shall be adhered to, inclusive of the principal structure, paving/driveways, and accessory structure/ buildings.
(f) No residential accessory structure shall be rented or occupied for financial purposes and shall not be used for human habitation.
(B) Accessory buildings not exceeding 50 square feet and used exclusively to house well and pump equipment may be permitted in front, side or rear yards, provided such accessory buildings are at least 5 feet from any property lines and do not encroach into any required easements or other site angles. An accessory building may be located on another contiguous or non-contiguous lot from the principal use with which it is associated, to the extent that the principal use itself would also be permitted on such lot.
(Ord. 39, passed 10-3-2011; Am. Ord. passed 7-2-2018; Am. Ord. passed 5-6-2019)