Building on your lot in Greenfield

Masonry and stone walls must have structural footings, and owner shall obtain a building permit prior to construction.

Enclosed | Varies 1 | 12.5 ft. 2 | 10 ft. 2 | 10 ft. | 16 ft. 2, 3

Solid roofed | Varies 1 | 12.5 ft. 2 | 10 ft. 2 | 10 ft. | 16 ft. 2, 3

Landscape features | No minimum | 12.5 ft. | 10 ft. 3, 4 | 5 ft. 4 | 16 ft.

In no event shall the accessory structure(s) collectively exceed a maximum thirty percent (30%) coverage of the actual rear yard area.

In the residential estate zoning district, the maximum rear yard coverage is twenty five percent (25%).

Enclosed | Varies 1 | 12.5 ft. 2 | 10 ft. 2 | 10 ft. | 16 ft. 2, 3

Solid roofed | Varies 1 | 12.5 ft. 2 | 10 ft. 2 | 10 ft. | 16 ft. 2, 3

Landscape features | No minimum | 12.5 ft. | 10 ft. 3, 4 | 5 ft. 4 | 16 ft.

In order to maintain necessary fire breaks, all combustible accessory structures shall be set back a minimum of three feet (3') from side and rear property lines with a minimum six foot (6') separation between structures.

In order to maintain necessary fire breaks, combustible landscape features shall be set back a minimum of three feet (3') from all interior property lines with a minimum six foot (6') separation between structures.

Enclosed and solid roofed accessory structures (>120 square feet) located on residential estate property shall have a minimum setback from all interior property lines not less than the height of the structure.

Enclosed and/or solid roofed accessory structures that are one hundred twenty (120) square feet or smaller in size with no portion of the structure equal to or greater than eight feet (B') in height.

Landscape features that are one hundred twenty (120) square feet or smaller in size with no portion of the structure equal to or greater than eight feet (B') in height.

All activities of the home occupation, including storage of inventory or products and all other equipment, fixtures, office and work space may not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the total square footage of the dwelling unit.

The number of clients that can be present at the residence shall be limited to one at anyone time, and shall not exceed the maximum of eight (8) per day.

Shoe repair, on a part time basis, providing that no more than eight (8) visitors a day either drop off or pick up such items.

Private lessons, on a part time basis, providing individual instruction in academic subjects, athletics, the arts, crafts, or other similar discipline, provided that only one student may be present for instruction or practice at any time.

Only one client is on site at a time and by appointment only.

Employees (up to 3) may be allowed as part of the home occupation permit, however, these employees may not work from the residence or report to the home at any time.

Furniture repair and restoration shall be limited to one occupant working on site and without employees, subject to approval of building inspection and fire marshal, as applicable.

Assembly, repair, or reconstruction of small electronic, mechanical or garden equipment (including lawn mowers), or small household appliances, shall be limited to one occupant of the dwelling on a part time basis, subject to the approval of the chief building inspector and fire marshal, as applicable.

Manufacture of toys, decorator items, clothing, needlework, handicrafts, or similar products, shall be limited to two (2) occupants of the dwelling on a part time basis using equipment normally found in a residence.

Beauty/barbershops limited to one operator only.

Dressmaking, sewing, tailoring, contract sewing (1 operator).

Zoning clearance/plan check is required prior to operating any commercial/office related use within a residential neighborhood or zoning district, residential structure or accessory structure thereof within the city in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

Prior to the issuance of zoning clearance/plan check for a home occupation, the planning director shall find that the proposed home occupation is in compliance with the following criteria:

The home occupation may not begin operation until a business license has been obtained.

The applicant for a small rooftop solar energy system may submit the permit application and associated documentation to the city's building division by personal, mailed, or electronic submittal together with any required permit processing and inspection fees.

A building permit is required for all solar energy system installations.

It is unlawful for any person to keep or maintain within the city, or permit to be kept or maintained upon land within the city owned by or under the control of such person, a hive of bees, except as specifically permitted under provisions of this chapter.

Animal enclosures shall be located at least fifty feet (50') from any previously existing dwelling, swimming pool, patio or other living area on property other than the site.

Animal enclosures shall be located a minimum of twenty five feet (25') from a front property line and ten feet (10') from a street side property line; except that no such setbacks are required in the agriculture, rural lands and open space categories, or in the residential rural or suburban categories outside of urban or village areas.

except that no such setbacks are required in the agriculture, rural lands and open space categories, or in the residential rural or suburban categories outside of urban or village areas.

Animal keeping is permitted only in the A-V (artisan agricultural/visitor serving), R-E (residential estate), R-L (single-family residential), R-M (multiple-family residential), and R-H (high) density infill) zoning districts.

A household may possess both dogs and cats, but no more than four (4) of each. For purposes of this section, animals under the age of four (4) months shall not be counted.