(a) General.
(1) No accessory use, building, structure or pond shall be permitted on any lot which does not contain a dwelling or a main building.
(2) Accessory buildings shall be constructed in accordance with the Village building codes. Each accessory building shall require a zoning permit.
(3) Wood decks and tree houses are considered accessory buildings and structures and shall require a permit prior to their construction or erection of the same except as provided herein. No permit shall be required for a tree house except when constructed upon a post or posts in or upon the ground. A permit will be issued only upon approval of site plans, drawings and diagrams for the construction of wood decks and tree houses by the Zoning Administrator. Tree houses may not be used for storage purposes.
(b) Setback: If smaller than 12 feet by 12 feet, accessory buildings and structures shall have a minimum setback of five feet from each lot line. If 12 feet by 12 feet or larger, such buildings and structures shall have a minimum setback of ten feet from each lot line. Agricultural buildings shall have a minimum setback of 20 feet from each lot line.
(c) Yard Requirement: Accessory buildings shall not be located in any front yard nor in the side yard of a corner lot when that yard faces a street or road.
(d) Size Requirement: An accessory building shall not exceed 20 feet in height and may not occupy more than 30 percent of a required rear yard.
(Ord. 11-07. Passed 7-18-07.)