Lake County Zoning Code § 42.9 Setback exceptions

(a) Accessory buildings in any residential district (other than a garage or carport) shall be located on the rear one-half (1/2) of the lot and at least three (3) feet from any dwelling existing or under construction on the same lot, or any adjacent lot; except as provided for in Sections 42.8(d) and 42.9(g). (Ord. No. 1749, 7/7/1988; Ord. 1897, 12/7/1989)
(b) Accessory buildings shall not be located within three (3) feet of the side lot line of the lot or, in the case of a corner lot, shall not project beyond the required front yard or that required front yard existing on the adjacent lot. (Ord. No. 1749, 7/7/1988)
(c) Detached accessory structures shall be kept at a distance no less than three (3) feet from the main building(s) or structure(s); except as provided for in Section 42.8(d). (Ord. No. 1749, 7/7/1988)
(d) Swimming pools may be located on the front one-half (1/2) of the lot, but shall not be located less than five (5) feet from any interior side or rear lot line. Such pools are prohibited within the required front yard(s). (Ord. No. 1749, 7/7/1988)
(e) Detached accessory structures and buildings in any residential district may be located within the required rear yard provided that they shall not be located less than three (3) feet from the rear lot line, and provided that accessory buildings within the required rear yard do not occupy more than thirty-five (35) percent of the width of the required rear yard. (Ord. No. 1749, 7/7/1988)

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(f) Accessory structures that need not meet the setback requirements of this code include ground level sidewalks, stepping stones and pathways, curbs, traffic control berms, retaining walls of three (3) feet in height or less (walls greater than three (3) feet in height may be approved pursuant to Sections 42.11 and 42.14), balanced cuts and fills, importation of fill, light standards and similar ornamental or accessory structures or constructs; not including any dam or dam embankment. (Ord. No. 1749, 7/7/1988)
(g) Wells and well houses may be located within a front yard or any required yard area provided they are at least three (3) feet from any property line. Propane tanks may be located within a front yard or any required yard area provided that they are located consistent with the Uniform Fire Code and the Uniform Building Code. When located within any front yard or required front yard, such structures may be screened from view. (Ord. No. 1897, 12/7/1989; Ord. No. 2172, 8/12/1993)