(A) An accessory structure is anything that is constructed or erected which requires location on the ground or attached to something having a location on the ground that is located on the same lot as a main building. No accessory structure, nor group of accessory structures, in any residential zone shall cover more than 25% of the rear yard or side yard. If accessory structures are being placed on the rear yard and side yard, then the percentage of allowable area cover is 40% of the combined area.
(B) Pools and sport courts are exempt from the area cover requirement and are limited to only being placed in the rear yard. Pools and sport courts are required to have a barrier surrounding it that is at least 48 inches in height and at least three feet from the edge of the pool or sport court.
(Prior Code, § 42.20) (Ord. 2-92, passed - -1992; Ord. 15-24, passed 5-15-2024)