9-400.010 - ACCESSORY STRUCTURES

(a)

Applicability. The following standards shall apply to all accessory structures not otherwise regulated, including, but not limited to: agricultural buildings, barns, coops, garages, garden sheds, gazebos, greenhouses, guest quarters, packing sheds, pergolas, storage sheds, satellite antennas, and covered patios. Accessory dwelling units are regulated by Section 9-409.020 and solar installations are regulated by Sections 9-400.060 and 9-409.420.

(b)

Height. The maximum allowable height for accessory structures shall not exceed the building height allowed in the base zone, unless a lower height is set in this section.

(c)

Non-residential Accessory Structures in Residential Zones. All non-residential structures that are accessory to dwelling units in Agricultural and Residential zones shall meet the following standard:

(1)

The accessory structure must be for the owner's or tenant's use.

(d)

Location and Setbacks.

(1)

The accessory structure may be located anywhere on a lot except within a required setback with the following exceptions:

(A)

Single-story accessory buildings that are located in the rear one-third of a lot may be located within three feet of the rear or interior side lot line, provided that the single-story accessory building is:

(i)

Located at least ten feet from any dwelling on an adjacent lot.

(ii)

Does not exceed 18 feet in height; and

(iii)

Is not an accessory dwelling unit.

(B)

Accessory structures, such as covered patios, gazebos, or pergolas, that are open on three sides, may encroach into a required interior side and rear setback, as long as such encroachment does not exceed 50 percent of the area of the required setback.

(2)

Carports and Garages. Where a lesser setback would be permitted by other Sections of this Title, carports, garages, and vehicular entrances to structures shall be set back at least 15 feet from a front or street side lot line.

(3)

In Residential and Agricultural zones where the rear yard of a lot abuts the side yard of an adjacent lot, the rear yard setback for accessory buildings shall be equal to the side yard setback required on the adjacent lot.

(Ord. No. 4671, § 22, 5-13-2025)