§ 152.030. ACCESSORY STRUCTURES.

(A) Accessory buildings and structures in residential districts shall be subject to the following regulations:

(1) No accessory building or structure shall be constructed on a parcel without a principal building.

(2) There shall be no more than one accessory building on a lot, unless no attached garage is present, then there shall be no more than one accessory building permitted in addition to a detached garage. When an attached garage is present, then a detached garage shall be considered an accessory building.

(3) A building permit is required for all accessory buildings and structures over 200 square feet.

(4) Setback. Accessory buildings and structures attached to or part of the principal building shall maintain the same setbacks as required for the principal buildings.

(a) Decks - or porch extension. A deck or porch that is attached to the rear (backyard) side of a principal building may extend up to 50% of the required rear setback for the principal building. Such extension shall be subject to council review and approval.

(b) Detached accessory buildings and structures shall be at least five feet from side lot lines, and five feet from rear lot lines.

(5) Location.

(a) No accessory building or structure shall be constructed within a front yard or corner side yard.

(b) Accessory buildings and structures shall not be permitted within an easement.

(6) Size. Tool houses, sheds, and similar buildings for storage of domestic supplies and non-commercial recreational equipment shall not exceed 200 square feet.

(7) Height. No accessory building or structure shall exceed 17 feet in height.

(8) Design characteristics. In all cases, accessory buildings shall be constructed of materials similar to the principal structure, and in character with the surrounding built environment.

(9) The requirements of this section do not apply to domesticated animal enclosures (doghouses) or children’s playhouses, provided such structures are less than 25 square feet in area and five feet in height.

(B) Accessory buildings in commercial and industrial zoning districts shall maintain setbacks as defined for principal structures. All accessory buildings and structures for commercial and industrial uses shall require site plan approval.

(C) Accessory structures that are constructed in any required yard shall not occupy more than 30% of the yard area in which it is located. The 30% maximum coverage shall include the total of all accessory buildings and structures.

(Ord. 102, passed 7-9-01; Am. Ord. 102-E, passed 6-14-04; Am. Ord. 102-R, passed 6-26-06; Am. Ord. 163, passed 4-12-10; Am. Ord. 199, passed 4-13-15)