Land Development Ordinance - Amended 6-3-2024

v. Setback & Location Requirement. An accessory use and/or structure shall meet the yard setback and location standards in Article G Lot & Structure Provisions.

1. Accessory Use Height . No detached accessory structure shall exceed the height of the principal structure.

2. Corner Lot . Where a detached accessory structure is located on a corner lot in a residential district, the structure shall be setback no less than the required side setback plus 10 feet from the side lot line abutting a public street or right-of-way. 3. Detached accessory structures shall be located in the side or rear yard area only. If the accessory structure is located in the side yard, it shall not extend beyond the front wall of the principal structure. 4. An accessory building that is no more than 10 feet from the principal structure or is connected by a roofed walkway or breezeway shall be defined as attached and would be required to meet the same setback requirements as the principal structure. vi. Special Use Permit . Accessory use/building/structure may be increased up to a maximum of 25% larger than the maximum square footage permitted for any one (1) accessory use/building/structure with approval of a special use permit by the Board of Adjustment. See Article Q Procedures & Administration.

vii. Permitted Accessory Use. An accessory use shall consist of the following:

1. Accessory dwelling unit in accordance with §9-1255 Use Standards, m. Ancillary residential, (1) Accessory Dwelling Unit of this Article 2. Carport or garage (detached, constructed or prefabricated) 3. Decks (detached) 4. Gazebo or pergola 5. Swimming pool, in-ground or above-ground, or hot tub 6. Shed, including tool shed, utility shed, storage building, workshop and/or greenhouse 7. Other structure with any wall with a dimension of 12 feet or greater viii. Prohibited Use . In the corporate limits, an accessory structure shall not be used for commercial or home occupation purposes; neither shall they be rented (except for ADUs as permitted in §9-1255 Use Standards, m. Ancillary

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