§ 28-120. Accessory structures.

Accessory structures may be erected as an integral part of the principal use or may be erected detached from such principal use.

(1)

Integral part of principal use. Accessory structures or garages may be considered as attached to the principal structure when the distance between structures is solidly covered by a breezeway, portico, covered colonnade or similar architectural device. These types of accessory structures shall comply in all respects with the requirements of this chapter applicable to the principal structure.

(2)

Detached. The following provisions apply to detached accessory structures and garages:

a.

Location and size.

1.

Shall be no larger than the first floor of the principal structure and shall not occupy more than thirty (30) percent of any require rear yard space or more than twenty (20) percent of any required side yard space; and

2.

Shall not be nearer to the side lot line or rear lot line than five (5) feet; and

3.

Shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height.

4.

Shall not be located closer than ten (10) feet to the principal structure or any other building or structure.

5.

Shall not occupy any portion of the required front nor be located closer to the road right-of-way than the established front building line; and

6.

Garages/sheds are limited in quantity to two (2); and

7.

All finished materials shall complement the principal structure; and

8.

All exterior utilities (i.e. A/C compressor) shall be shielded from public view at a height no less than that of the structure and constructed of a material complementary to the principal structure.

b.

Replacement, restoration, or reconstruction. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, in any R district, legal, nonconforming, detached accessory structures and garages constructed prior to the adoption of this chapter may be replaced, restored, or reconstructed subject to the following limitations:

1.

The existing foundation, meeting all building code and ordinance requirements, must be used.

2.

The structure shall not be nearer to the side lot line or rear lot line than the structure being replaced, or two (2) feet, whichever is greater.

3.

The use must be in conformity with this chapter.

c.

Swimming pools. Swimming pools may be erected exclusively for use of residents of the property and their guest, provided that no such portion shall be located within the portion of the prescribed front yard. Side and rear yard setback of at least eight (8) feet in depth must be maintained. Fencing must be provided in advance of utilizing the pool and designed/built as required by the most current edition of the International Building Code.

d.

Satellite dishes. All satellite dishes shall be mounted on the rear wall of a structure and/or in the rear yard, and where practical fully screened from view at the road right-of-way.

(Ord. No. 2012.16, § 5, 7-17-12; Ord. No. 2016-29, § 3, 11-15-16)