(A) Accessory uses and structures permitted. Unless otherwise specified, accessory uses and structures shall be permitted on a lot in a residential zoning district in association with a principal use or structure provided the accessory use or structure meets the requirements of this section and the development standards of the applicable residential zoning district.
(B) Definition. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ACCESSORY USE OR STRUCTURE. A use of land or of a structure or building or portion thereof customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use of land or structure and located on the same lot with such principal use or structure.
(a) Garages, porches, decks, and other similar features that are physically attached to a dwelling structure shall not be considered accessory structures in all residential districts.
(b) In all residential districts, decks are permitted within ten feet of the principal building, this requirement superseding division (D)(1) of this section as to same.
(C) Permit required. A permit or certificate of zoning compliance shall be issued prior to the erection, addition, or alteration of an accessory structure located on any lot in conjunction with a permitted principal use.
(D) Residential location, exterior, size, and maintenance.
(1) Location. Accessory uses and structures shall be located completely to the rear of the principal structure and shall be no closer than ten feet from any part of the principal structure. Accessory uses and structures shall meet the rear and side yard setback requirements of the applicable residential zoning district. Accessory uses and structures shall not be located within a recorded easement.
(2) Exterior. In order to protect property values and encourage neighborhood stability, an accessory structure shall have an exterior which meets this standard and is compatible in appearance to the principal building on the parcel or lot.
(3) Area. The maximum permitted area of an accessory structure placed on a lot in a residential zoning district shall be based on the following lot categories on which the accessory structure is to be located.
(a) Lot size two acres or less. An accessory structure shall be no larger than 720 square feet, shall contain no more than one story nor shall it exceed a total height of 15 feet as measured from the floor to the top of the roof, and no door serving the accessory structure shall exceed nine feet in height.
(b) Lot size over two acres but less than four acres. An accessory structure shall be no larger than 1,200 square feet and shall not exceed a height of 25 feet as measured from the floor to the top of the roof.
(c) Lot size four or more acres. An accessory structure shall be no larger than 1,440 square feet and shall not exceed a height of 25 feet as measured from the floor to the top of the roof.
(4) Maintenance. Accessory uses and structures shall be maintained in good condition and kept secure from the deteriorating effect of natural elements.
(E) Commercial/industrial location, exterior, and maintenance.
(1) Location. Accessory uses and structures shall be located completely to the rear of the principal structure and shall be no closer than ten feet from any part of the principal structure. Accessory uses and structures shall meet the rear and side yard setback requirements of the applicable zoning district. Accessory uses and structures shall not be located within a recorded easement.
(2) Exterior. In order to protect property values and encourage neighborhood stability, an accessory structure shall have an exterior which meets this standard and is compatible in appearance to the principal building on the parcel or lot.
(3) Maintenance. Accessory uses and structures shall be maintained in good condition and kept secure from the deteriorating effect of natural elements.
(Ord. 96-152, passed 10-7-1996)
Cross-reference:
Swimming pools, see § 153.190