(A) Number of principal structures permitted on a lot or parcel. No more than one principal structure may be placed on a residential lot or parcel. More than one industrial, commercial, multiple- dwelling or institutional building or use may be established upon a single lot or tract in a district allowing these uses, provided that the yards and open space required around the boundaries of the lot or tract shall be met.
(B) Human habitation of structures.
(1) No cellar, garage, tent, trailer, basement with unfinished structure above, or accessory building shall at anytime be used as a dwelling unit.
(2) The basement portion of a finished home may be used for normal eating, living, and sleeping purposes provided it is properly damp-proofed, has suitable fire protection and exits, and is approved by the Zoning Administrator. A basement may be occupied with unfinished structure above during the time the owner or occupant is actively and regularly engaged in finishing the unfinished structure, but in no case longer than three years without a hearing before the Planning Commission and approval of a specified extension in time by the County Board. No residential accessory building shall be used for human habitation unless built and licensed as an accessory dwelling unit.
(C) Accessory structures. Accessory structures located in any residential or agricultural zoning district, shall meet the following requirements.
(1) Attached. Attached accessory buildings shall meet all the requirements of this ordinance which apply to the principal structure to which they are attached. An accessory building that is attached to the principal building shall be made structurally a part of the principal building and shall comply in all respects with the requirements of this ordinance applicable to the principal building.
(2) Detached. Detached accessory structures shall meet all of the following requirements.
(a) General.
1. Setback from principal building. A detached accessory building shall be located at least five feet from the principal building and shall meet all setback requirements of its zoning district.
2. The accessory structure shall only be erected in a rear yard, except that detached garages may be allowed in the front yard provided the detached garage maintains the front yard, side yard and corner side yard setbacks for the zoning district where the structure is located.
3. Detached accessory buildings located in any zoning district except residential or agricultural, shall meet all the requirements of this ordinance which apply to principal structures in such zoning district.
(b) Size limits. A detached accessory building which is accessory to a residential use shall be limited in size based on lot size and lot coverage.
(c) Lots of up to one acre. Not to exceed 1,500 square feet, provided that maximum impervious coverage requirements are met.
(d) Lots of more than one acre. Will be limited by maximum impervious coverage requirements. Impervious coverage includes the footprints of all principal and accessory buildings, paved areas and other impervious surfaces on the property.
(e) Height. The height of an accessory building shall not exceed the height of the principal building.
(f) Permit exception. Outside the Shoreland Overlay District, a zoning permit shall not be required for any accessory building of 100 square feet or less, but applicable setbacks shall be met.
(g) Use of building. Residential accessory buildings shall be used for storage of personal vehicles and other residential accessory uses. No commercial operation or commercial-related storage shall be allowed unless otherwise allowed with the operation of a home occupation.
(h) Prohibited within rights-of-way. Accessory structures, including gate houses and gates, shall be prohibited within any road right-of-way.
(D) Mobile structures. Mobile or movable structures shall not be used as an accessory structure.
(E) Satellite dishes. Satellite dishes not exceeding three feet in diameter may be allowed in the front yard in any zoning district. Satellite dishes larger than three feet in diameter shall be located in a side or rear yard and shall maintain required setbacks or be attached to the principal structure.
(F) Timing of construction. In any residential district, no accessory building shall be constructed or developed on a lot prior to the construction of the principal building.
(G) Separation distance requirements for structures from feedlots. All structures shall comply with the required setbacks from feedlots found in § 6.06.
(Ord. 97, passed 7-21-2009; Ord. 147, passed 8-3-2021)