[Added 7-11-2023 by Ord. No. 23-005]
A. 
General. Accessory structures shall reflect or complement the character or materials of the primary structure.
B. 
Any accessory use or structure shall conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located except as specifically otherwise provided.
C. 
No accessory use or structure shall be permitted that by reason of noise, dust, odor, appearance, or other objectionable factor creates a nuisance or substantial adverse effect on the property value or reasonable enjoyment of the surrounding properties.
D. 
No accessory use or structure shall be permitted without a principal use on a property.
A. 
Principal use to be present. An accessory use or structure in any zoning district shall not be established prior to the principal use or structure being present or under construction. Any accessory use or structure shall conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located, except as specifically otherwise provided.
A. 
Placement restrictions in residential districts. An accessory use or structure in a residential district may be established subject to the following regulations:
(1) 
Accessory building number limits. In any residential district, in addition to the principal building, a detached garage or attached garage and one additional accessory building may be placed on a lot.
(2) 
Total attached and/or detached storage square footage cannot exceed that of the main floor dwelling space of the primary residence. Accessory buildings attached to the primary residence may not exceed 1,000 square feet.
(3) 
Attached accessory buildings. All accessory buildings which are attached to the principal building shall comply with the yard requirements of the principal building.
(4) 
Detached accessory buildings.
(a) 
No detached accessory building shall occupy any portion of the required street yard, and no detached accessory building shall be located within 7.5 feet of any other accessory building or lot line. An accessory building shall not be nearer than 10 feet to the principal structure unless the applicable building code regulations in regard to one-hour fire-resistive construction are complied with. In no event can the accessory uses or structures be forward of the front line of the principal structure.
B. 
Use restrictions in (R-1) Residential districts. Accessory uses or structures in residential districts shall not involve the conduct of any business, trade or industry, except for home occupations as defined herein, and shall not be occupied as a dwelling unit.
C. 
Placement restrictions in nonresidential districts. An accessory use or structure in a business or manufacturing district may be established in the rear yard or side yard and shall not be nearer than 7.5 feet to any side or rear lot line.
Reversed corner lots. When an accessory structure is located on the rear of a reversed corner lot, it shall not be located beyond the street yard required on the adjacent interior lot to the rear or nearer than three feet to the side line of the adjacent structure.
D. 
Landscaping and decorative uses. Accessory structures and vegetation used for landscaping and decorating may be placed in any required yard area. Permitted structures and vegetation include flagpoles, ornamental light standards, lawn furniture, sundials, birdbaths, trees, shrubs and flowers and gardens.
E. 
Temporary uses. Temporary accessory uses such as real estate sales field offices or shelters for materials and equipment being used in the construction of the permanent structure may be permitted by the Zoning Administrator.
F. 
Garages in embankments in street yards. Where the mean natural grade of a street yard is more than eight feet above the curb level, a private garage may be erected within the street yard, provided that:
(1) 
Such private garage shall be located not less than six feet from the front lot line;
(2) 
The floor level of such private garage shall be not more than one foot above the curb level; and
(3) 
At least 1/2 the height of such private garage shall be below the mean grade of the street yard.
G. 
Outdoor lighting. Outdoor lighting installations shall not be permitted closer than three feet to an abutting property line and, where not specifically otherwise regulated, shall not exceed 15 feet in height and shall be adequately shielded or hooded so that no excessive glare or illumination is cast upon the adjoining properties.
H. 
Lawn accessories. Walks, drives, paved terraces and purely decorative garden accessories such as pools, fountains, statuary, flagpoles, etc., shall be permitted in setback areas but not closer than three feet to an abutting property line other than a street line.
I. 
Retaining walls. Retaining walls may be permitted anywhere on the lot; provided, however, that no individual wall shall exceed six feet in height, and a terrace of at least three feet in width shall be provided between any series of such walls, and provided further that along a street frontage no such wall shall be closer than three feet to the property line.
Accessory structure.
(1) 
One accessory structure shall be permitted per lot.
(2) 
An accessory structure shall not exceed 200 square feet, except that a chicken coop shall not exceed 50 square feet.
(3) 
An accessory structure shall not have a permanent foundation.
(4) 
An accessory structure shall have a maximum height of eight feet.
(5) 
An accessory structure shall be located a minimum of 10 feet from the primary building.
(6) 
Accessory structures shall be located per the following:
a. 
If located entirely within the required rear yard the accessory building must be located a minimum of 7 1/2 feet from side and rear property lines.
b. 
If located entirely within the buildable area of the lot the accessory building must not be located between the primary building and the front property line.
c. 
If located partially in the required rear yard and partially in the buildable area of the lot the accessory building must maintain the required side yard setback for the full length of the property and be a minimum of 7 1/2 feet from the rear property line.
(7) 
Chicken coop and chicken run requirements:
d.
Shall comply with requirements of § 480-83, Accessory structure.
e.
Chickens shall be provided a covered roosting area (a chicken coop) and an enclosed area in which chickens are allowed to walk and run (a chicken run).
f.
Chickens shall be kept in the chicken coop of the chicken run at all times on the property.
g.
The chicken run area shall include an area fenced with materials to sufficiently contain chickens. A building permit shall be required for permanent fencing.
h.
The chicken coop and chicken run shall be designed and maintained to be well-drained on the owner's property. There shall be no standing water.
i.
The chicken coop and chicken run shall be kept clean, dry, and free of offensive odors pursuant to the City Ordinance § 480-83, Accessory structure. The owner shall prevent accumulation of chicken waste in the chicken coop and chicken run by properly disposing of fecal matter on a regular basis.
j.
The chicken coop shall not exceed eight feet in height and shall be either placed on a paved surface or raised off the ground at least one foot.
k.
The chicken coop shall be located only in rear yards and shall be set back a minimum of 7 1/2 feet from all property lines.
l.
For properties that have frontage on more than one road or street, the rear lot line shall be opposite lot line along which the lot takes access to a street. The chicken coop shall be setback a minimum of 7 1/2 feet from all property lines and 25 feet from streets.