1109.18 PRIVATE GARAGES AND CARPORTS.

   (a)   Conditions. The conditions described below apply to private garages.

   (b)   Residential Accessory Use. On a residential lot, a private garage or carport shall only be accessory to, and constructed on the same lot as, a residence building. A private garage or carport is prohibited from being the primary use of a residential lot.

   (c)   Storage and Size Limitations.

      (1)   A private garage or carport that is accessory to a one (1) unit dwelling shall not provide storage for more than three (3) motor vehicles and shall not exceed 660 square feet of floor surface, except where a variance is granted by the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals.

      (2)   A private garage or carport that is accessory to a residence having provisions for more than one (1) dwelling unit shall not provide storage for more than two (2) motor vehicles for each dwelling unit for which such residence is arranged or designed.

      (3)   Private garages and carports shall be limited to one (1) per lot.

         (Ord. 081-2023. Passed 10-3-23.)