These regulations supplement the requirements found elsewhere in this code.
(A) All districts.
(1) No accessory building or structure shall be constructed prior to or in lieu of the principal building.
(2) No accessory building or structure shall exceed the height of the principal building.
(3) All accessory structures shall be incidental to and customarily associated with the principal use or structure.
(4) The accessory structure shall be subordinate in “footprint,” area, extent, and purpose to the principal use or structure served.
(5) In all residential districts, the design and construction of any garage or carport shall be similar to or compatible with the design and construction of the principal building. The exterior building materials, roof style and colors shall be similar to or compatible with the principal building.
(6) The accessory use or structure shall be related to the use of the principal structure. In no case shall an accessory structure be used as an independent residence, either permanently or temporarily, except as provided in the following section.
(7) The accessory structure shall be located on the same land parcel as the principal use or structure except for accessory off-street parking and loading, subject to the provisions of § 154.161, Parking Requirements, Off-Street.
(8) No permanent structure (one having a frost-free footing) shall be located in an easement unless the easement is amended or otherwise allows such structures. A non-permanent structure may be located in an easement but may have to be moved if the easement-holder demands.
(9)
“Little Free Libraries” not exceeding 2.5 square feet of base floor area and 48 inches in height are not considered accessory structures and shall be allowed in the front yard. They shall comply with the requirements of § 154.154, Corner Sight Triangles.
(B) Residential districts.
(1) Accessory structures exceeding 200 square feet require a building permit and zoning review together with a site plan.
(a) The exterior materials and color of each accessory building exceeding 200 square feet shall be consistent with the principal building.
(b) Detached garages shall not cover more than 10% of the lot area.
(c) No accessory building shall have an access door more than 12 feet tall.
(d) All accessory structures 200 square feet or less require a zoning review with the provision of a site plan.
(2) All accessory structures are subject to the setback requirements established for that zoning district.
(3) The maximum number of accessory structures on a parcel shall be three. This includes dwellings, garages, storage buildings, gazebos and greenhouses but does not include decks, wind or solar energy equipment, children’s play equipment, dog houses, chicken coops, swimming pools, hot tubs or pergolas or similar.
(4) No accessory building may exceed the height of the principal building.
(5) Increase in wall height. The maximum side wall height for a detached garage in a residential district may be increased up to 20 feet, provided that the maximum building height provision is not exceeded, and that an additional setback of two feet is provided from side and rear lot lines for each additional foot of side wall height over nine feet. Side wall height is measured from the top of the concrete slab to the top of the top plate.
(Ord. 1040, passed 1-5-16; Am. Ord. 1078, passed 7-21-20; Am. Ord. 1083, passed 11-17-20; Am. Ord. 1098, passed 9-21-21)