1. Occupancy of Yard Area. Accessory structures that are constructed in any required yard area shall not occupy more than 30 percent of the yard area in which it is located. The 30 percent maximum shall include the total of all accessory structures and accessory buildings.
2. Location:
A. Accessory structures shall be permitted in any yard unless specified herein.
B. Accessory structures shall not be constructed in such a way to impede drainageways or interfere with overland flowage easements.
3. Setback. A minimum rear yard setback of five feet and a minimum side yard setback of two feet shall be maintained for accessory structures unless specified elsewhere in this title.
4. Decks:
A. Decks not exceeding 50 square feet in area shall be permitted in any yard, provided a minimum side yard setback of five feet is maintained.
B. Decks larger than 50 square feet shall be permitted only in rear yards.
5. Miscellaneous Structures. Permanent uses, including but not limited to sport courts, tennis courts, and metal batting cages shall maintain a minimum rear yard setback of five feet and a minimum side yard setback of two feet.
6. Domesticated Animal Run. In residential districts, domesticated animal runs are permitted within the limits of rear yards. A five foot setback is required from all lot lines and adequate screening (landscaping and/or opaque fencing) shall be provided to reduce visibility and noise to the adjoining property owners. Pet runs/kennels shall not exceed six feet in height.
7. Domesticated Animal Exercise Yard. In commercial or industrial districts, a domesticated animal exercise yard, a structure for the exercise of domesticated animals, may be constructed adjacent to or as part of the principal structure, may be indoors or outdoors, and need not be climate controlled. Such structure shall not be utilized as the primary enclosure for any animal. If outdoors, such structure shall be screened with solid fencing and shall be set back at least 10 feet from any adjacent property.
8. Swimming Pools. Swimming pools, hot tubs and saunas are permitted in any rear or side yard, provided a five foot setback shall be maintained from all side and rear property lines.