Accessory uses, buildings and structures permitted in One-Family Residential Districts shall conform to the location, coverage and maintenance standards contained in this section. Attached garages as part of a dwelling are subject to all yard requirements for the principal building specified in Section 1131.06.
(a) Minimum Yard Requirements for Accessory Uses. An accessory building or use permitted in an R District shall be located as set forth in Schedule 1131.10(a); however, an accessory use shall only be permitted to the extent such use complies with all other accessory use regulations set forth in subsections 1131.10(b) through 1131.10(i).
Schedule 1131.10(a)
Minimum Yard Requirements for Accessory Uses
Yard | Minimum Distance (in feet) From | |||||
Permitted Structure, Building | in Which Permitted | Rear Lot Line | Side Lot Line | Side Street (Corner Lot) | ||
Detached garage, storage, shed, other similar accessory buildings | Rear | 3 | 3 | (a) | ||
Sidewalk and driveway | Front, Side | 2 | 2 | NA | ||
Accessory off-street parking area | Rear Only | 5 | 5 | (a) | ||
Swimming pools, hot tubs | Rear only | 5 | 5 | (a) | ||
Deck or patio, unenclosed porch, steps, and similar unenclosed | Rear and Side | 5 | 5 | (a) | ||
entrance features (b) | Front | See Section 1131.10 (b) | ||||
Open parking area for storage of a commercial vehicle or recreational equipment(c) | Rear Only | 3 | 3 | (a) | ||
Fences | Front, Side and Rear | (d) | (d) | (d) | ||
Yard Structures having a height greater than four feet | Side and Rear | 5 | 5 | 5 | ||
NOTES TO SCHEDULE 1131.10(a):
(a) No closer to the side street than the principal building, unless otherwise specified in this Code.
(b) "Height" of a deck, porch, ramp, or steps means the vertical distance from the average finished ground elevation to the highest point of the structure including a rail or built-in bench, or roof of an unenclosed porch.
(c) See Section 1131.10(f) for parking of non-passenger vehicles.
(d) See Section 1131.10(i) for regulations governing fences.
NA = Not Applicable | ||||||
(b) Permitted Structures in Front Yard, Side Yard and Corner Side Yard. Unenclosed entrance features, including but not limited to, stairs, ramps, platforms, and landings, patios and decks, not extending above the level of the first floor, may extend into a front, side, or corner side yard a maximum of eight feet provided that such structure shall be located no closer than three and five-tenths feet from a side lot line. The minimum distance from a side lot line shall be increased one inch for each foot the entrance feature exceeds ten feet in width. Any entrance feature designed specifically to aid and assist the handicapped, as defined in Section 452.18(b) of the Codified Ordinances, shall be excluded from regulations of this chapter.
(c) Maximum Rear Yard Coverage of Accessory Uses. The percentage of rear yard covered by accessory uses, including detached accessory buildings and structures, shall not be greater than as set forth in Schedule 1131.10(c). The area of building, structure or pavement shall be the maximum area of land on which, or above which, such building, structure or pavement is constructed. The percentage of yard coverage shall be the area of building, structure and/or pavement in ratio to the area of the rear yard. However, in no case shall the total of all accessory uses, buildings and structures exceed the maximum coverage set forth in Schedule 1131.10(c). For the purpose of this section, all accessory uses, buildings, and structures having a horizontal surface area shall be included except for incidental portable play equipment.
Schedule 1131.10 (c)
Maximum Rear Yard Coverage of Accessory Uses
Accessory Buildings, Uses, and Structures | R-100 | R-80 | R-60 | R-50 | |
(1) Accessory buildings | (a) | (a) | (a) | 30 %(a) | |
(2) Off-street parking and other pavement | 30 % | 30% | 40% | 40% | |
(3) All other accessory structures | 55 % | 60 % | 65 % | 70 % | |
Total Maximum Coverage of the Rear Yard | 55 % | 60 % | 65 % | 70 % | |
NOTES TO SCHEDULE 1131.10 (c): | |||||
(d) Number and Area of Accessory Buildings.
(1) Each one-family and two-family dwelling shall be permitted to have in the rear yard a maximum of two detached accessory buildings, provided that for any dwelling there shall be not more than one garage either detached from or attached to the dwelling.
(2) The total area of the two accessory buildings shall be not exceed 600 square feet if one of the buildings is a detached garage for a one-family dwelling, or 1,000 square feet if one of the buildings is a detached garage for a two-family dwelling.
(3) If the dwelling has an attached garage, the total area of the two accessory buildings shall not exceed 200 square feet.
(1) If a driveway is located in the side yard, such yard shall be a minimum of ten feet wide.
(2) Driveways shall not serve buildings or uses on adjacent lots or part of the same lot if the use is in a different district unless conditionally approved by Planning Commission.
(3) Driveways serving a lot which abuts a County or State road or a major street as designated on the Thoroughfare Plan, shall be provided with a turning area so that a vehicle may be driven forward on to the street.
(4) The repair and rebuilding of a vehicle owned by resident is permitted, but only if conducted within an enclosed private garage. The dismantling of vehicles is prohibited.
(f) Parking or Storage of Recreational, Commercial and Other Vehicles. In addition to the area, coverage, and locational requirements of Schedules 1131.10 (a) and 1131.10 (c), the parking or storage of a recreational vehicle, camper, or boat, on or off wheels, truck or commercial vehicle, shall comply with the following regulations.
(1) All recreational vehicles shall be either stored wholly within a garage or outdoors in compliance with the following:
A. Not more than one recreational or commercial vehicle shall be stored outdoors.
B. Outdoor storage shall be permitted only in the rear yard on a paved or gravel surface.
C. In the event a permanent obstacle(s) prevents the maneuvering of a recreational vehicle into the rear yard, the Board of Zoning Appeals may approve a variance that authorizes a recreational vehicle to be stored in the side yard on a paved or gravel surface.
(2) The outdoor parking of a commercial vehicle shall not be permitted on a lot in a One-family Residential District except that an occupant shall be permitted to park one truck not exceeding three-quarter ton rated capacity that is used in connection with said occupant's livelihood.
(3) Recreational and commercial vehicle shall not be used as a dwelling, office, or other business structure, or for storage of any material, and shall have no connections to any electric, telephone, water, sewer, gas, or fuel source.
(4) A recreational or commercial vehicle may be parked in a driveway for loading or unloading purposes for a period not to exceed forty-eight hours in any seven-day period.
(5) Recreational and commercial vehicles must be licensed by the state.
(h) Gardens and Greenhouses. Plants, fruits, vegetables are permitted in private greenhouses or open areas. Greenhouses shall comply with the area, coverage and yard requirements for accessory buildings found in this section.
(i) Fences, Walls, and Hedges. Fences, walls, and hedges may be located in a front, side, or rear yard, provided they comply with the regulations of this section.
(1) Front Yards. In a required front yard, a fence, wall or hedge shall not exceed four feet in height above the natural grade, except that within twenty-five feet of a public right-of-way, a fence shall not exceed three feet in height. At least forty-percent (40%) of the vertical surface of a fence located in a front yard shall be open.
A. The percentage of openness of a fence shall be calculated when viewed from an angle perpendicular to the fence.
B. The openings of a fence shall be evenly spaced throughout the vertical surface.
C. Examples of fences permitted in the front yard include, but are not limited to wrought iron, picket and rail fences. See Figure 1131.10(i)(1).
Figure 1131.10(i)(1).
(2) Corner Lots. In the required corner side yard abutting a secondary street, a fence, wall or hedge shall comply with subsection 1131.10(i)(1) hereof.
(3) Side and Rear Yards.
A. In the required side or rear yard, a fence, wall or hedge shall not exceed six feet in height above the natural grade, except that a fence located within twenty-five feet of a public right-of-way shall not exceed three feet in height and shall comply with the openness requirement for front yards set forth in subsection 1131.10(i)(1).
B. A fence, wall or hedge, any part of which is located less than six linear feet from a dwelling on an adjoining property, shall not exceed four feet in height at any point along the entire length of the main dwelling located on the adjoining property.
C. Fences in a side or rear yard shall provide for sufficient airflow, either with a minimum of uniform one-quarter inch (1/4") opening between pickets or a solid fence topped with open lattice, spindle or predominantly open component, where the height of the open component is not less than 15% of the total height of the fence.
See Figure 1131.10(i)(2).
Examples of fences permitted in side and rear yards include, but are not limited to shadow box, wrought iron, and lattice top fence.
Shadow Box Wrought Iron Lattice-Topped
(4) Fences shall be of chain link, picket, split rail, sapling, louver or other design in compliance with any openness requirement, and if painted, shall be one color.
(5) Fences and walls shall be maintained in good repair at all times by the owner and/or occupant of the lot on which they are located. The finished side of the fence or wall shall face outward from the yard being fenced. A fence or wall shall not encroach beyond a property line.
(j) Other Yard Structures. Yard structures, including but not limited to trellises, open gazebos, outdoor fireplaces, and outdoor lighting may be located in a front, side, or rear yard, provided they comply with the regulations of this section. Any yard structure that is enclosed on at least three sides and has a roof shall be regulated as an accessory building and shall be subject to the regulations of Section 1131.10(d).
(1) When yard structures are located in a front yard, they shall comply with the height requirements for fences, walls, and hedges of Section 1131.10(i).
(2) Small satellite antennas shall be placed to the extent feasible in locations that are not visible from the street. When other locations are not feasible, small satellite antenna may be located in the front yard, in compliance with the minimum front yard required in Schedule 1131.06.
(3) The maximum height of a yard structure in the side or rear yard shall be 15 feet above the natural grade, except as otherwise regulated in this code, and any yard structure taller than four feet shall comply with the Schedule 1131.10(a).
(4) Yard structures shall be maintained in good repair at all times by the owner and/or occupant of the lot on which they are located.
(5) Floodlights, search lights, loudspeakers or similar structures shall not be erected or used in a residential district in any manner that will cause hazards or annoyance to the public generally or to the occupants of adjacent property.
(k) Signs. Signs may be located in any One-family Residential District provided they comply with the requirements of Chapter 1163.
(Ord. 2020-21. Passed 2-18-20.)