§ 155.071 ACCESSORY USE AND STRUCTURES.

   Accessory uses and structures shall conform to the following standards:

   (A)   A private residential garage used only for the accessory storage of the primary structure. Roofing and siding materials shall be of a type customarily used on site-constructed residence.

   (B)   Any accessory building that covers more than 120 square feet shall be secured to the ground to prevent the structure from being moved or damaged by high winds.

   (C)   Accessory buildings may not be used for dwelling purposes.

   (D)   Accessory buildings in excess of 750 square feet in area should be approved only if there is a legitimate residential purpose for accessory buildings. Special care should be taken to ensure that the applicant is not using the structure for the operation of any business and that the applicant understands that any commercial or industrial use would not be permitted in the accessory building.

   (E)   Yard setbacks may be adjusted as according to § 155.082 .

   (F)   Chicken coops.

      (1)   Chicken coops and the attached chicken run shall be considered an accessory structure if more than 120 square feet.

      (2)   Any chicken coop must follow the regulations outlined in Chapter 93 of the City of Vermillion revised ordinances.

(Ord. 1189, passed 7-7-2008; Am. Ord. 1409, passed 12-2-2019; Am. Ord. 1338, passed 6-20-2022)