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Section 8.01

Accessory Buildings, Structures, and Uses

Adopted July 27, 2026

(See Figure 2.1 Accessory Buildings and Structures Location Standards) Accessory buildings, except as otherwise permitted in this title, shall be subject to the following regulations.

1. Relation to Principal Building
1. (a) Accessory buildings, structures, and uses are permitted only in connection with, incidental to and on the same lot with, a principal building that is occupied by a use permitted in the particular zoning district.
2. (b) No accessory building, structure, or use shall be occupied or utilized unless the principal structure to which it is accessory is occupied or utilized.
3. (c) Detached accessory buildings shall be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from the principal building.
2. Locations for Detached Accessory Buildings a. Detached accessory buildings and structures shall only be located in the yards listed in Table 2. b. Accessory buildings shall not be located within a dedicated easement or right-of- way. Table 2.0 Accessory Building Locations and Setbacks Locations Permitted Minimum Setback from Lot Line Front Yard Not permitted Side Yard District setback Rear Yard 3 feet from rear lot line 3 feet from side lot line 1 foot from alley Corner lot side-street yard Front yard setback of zoning district c. Rear Yard Lot Coverage Limit. A total of the combined buildings accessory to a residential building shall not exceed the ground floor area of the principal building. The total area of all structures on the lot shall not exceed the lot coverage limits of the district, found in Article 2, Divisions 2-4. d. Height Limitations. The maximum height of detached accessory buildings shall be one
1. (1) story but not to exceed fourteen
2. (14) feet. e. Use. Accessory buildings shall not be occupied for dwelling purposes unless otherwise provided in this Ordinance. Accessory buildings shall not be used for a home occupation. f. Appearance. The design and building materials garage or non-residential accessory building shall generally be consistent with the character of the principal building on the property (e.g., material, color), as determined by the Zoning Administrator or Planning Commission. g. Attached Garages. Garages that are structurally attached to a principal building by connection of walls or a roof shall be subject to, and must conform to, all regulations of this Ordinance applicable to the principal building, including setbacks and lot coverage, and not the regulations of this section. Attached garages shall not exceed the height of the living portion of the dwelling.