(a) Generally. An accessory building in an “R” District may be erected detached from the principal building. Except as provided in § 1296.19, no accessory building shall be erected in any required court or yard, except in a rear yard. An accessory building of 100 square feet or less may be placed in any required rear yard in any residential district, provided it is located not less than five feet from all rear and side property lines. Accessory buildings or structures shall not exceed 600 square feet in size.
(b) Front setback. No accessory use or structure in any “R” District, except an off-street parking area subject to Chapter 1294, shall be permitted nearer to any front lot line than 50 feet or any closer than the front building line of the principal building if the building is greater than 50 feet from the front property line, unless such use or structure is contained within or constitutes an integral part of the main building.
(c) Side and rear setback. In any “R” District, accessory buildings and uses shall not be less than five feet from all rear and side property lines.
(d) Accessory building without principal building. In any “R” District, no accessory building or structure shall be erected or constructed prior to the erection or construction of the principal or main building.
(e) Carports. In any “R” District, a carport may be constructed or erected as an accessory structure to an existing residential structure, provided that a request for a permit to construct or erect such carport shall be submitted to the Zoning Officer. Carports are not subject to the same side yard setback requirements as may be stipulated in this Zoning Code for garages, provided that fire separation requirements of the Ohio Fire Code are met. Because a carport is not enclosed on its sides, a solid fence or hedge shall be required to prevent visibility from an adjacent side yard.
(Ord. 17-2013, passed 9-24-2013)