Accessory structures not attached to a principal structure may
be erected in accordance with the following regulations:
A. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, no accessory
structures shall be located in any required front yard.
B. Except where otherwise specifically permitted by this chapter, accessory
structures in multifamily and nonresidential zones shall meet the
setback requirements of the principal building.
C. No portion of any accessory structure shall be used for living quarters
for people except in the case of farm tenant houses, gate keepers
lodges and the like.
D. When an accessory structure is attached to the principal building,
it shall be considered as a part of the principal building and it
shall comply in all respects with the requirements of this chapter
applicable to the principal structure.
E. Accessory structures shall be included in meeting the maximum impervious
surface requirements for the district.
F. Not more than three accessory structures shall be permitted in connection
with a residential principal use in any residential or mixed-use zone
except that any agricultural or nonresidential use allowed in these
zones may have as many accessory structures as necessary.
G. Accessory structures associated with any agricultural use may be
permitted in the front yard of the principal residential use so long
as it shall meet a minimum setback of 100 feet from the front lot
line.
H. Drainage pipes, inlets, headwalls, walkways, retaining walls, septic tanks wells, parking lots, driveways, docks, patios and similar accessory structures shall be exempt from the requirements set forth above except for Subsection
E.
The following regulations shall apply to permanent and portable
swimming pools, as defined by the construction code, tennis courts,
outdoor entertainment areas and similar personal recreation facilities:
A. All accessory structures associated with the personal recreational
facility that are contiguous shall be considered one accessory structure.
B. Said use shall be erected on the same lot as the principal structure
and shall require a construction permit.
C. Said use may be erected in the side and/or rear yard and shall be
not less than 15 feet from any lot line.
D. Adequate screening, so as not to adversely affect adjoining properties,
shall be required for said use if located within 20 feet of the property
line.
E. Lighting which extends the hours of operation, other than in-pool lights, shall be in conformance with the standards established at §
185-129.
F. In the case of swimming pools, all measurements shall be from the
pool apron and provision for drainage shall be approved by the Construction
Official as part of the construction permit.
Fences or walls in excess of 18 inches in height shall be considered
as an accessory use and installed to the standards set forth below:
A. Type of fence or wall.
Degree of Openness
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Solid
(50% or more solid)
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Semi-Open
(25% up to 50%)
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Open
(Up to 25%)
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Solid picket Board
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1 by 2 wood screen Contemporary picket
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Split rail Contemporary rail
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Board and batten Louver panel
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Cinder or concrete block laid on side
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Wire mesh
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Staggered board panel 1 by 4 wood screen Brick
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Rail and wire mesh
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(Note: "Openness" is defined as the total area of solid elements
divided by the total area of fence. Translucent, transparent or clear
plastic or similar materials shall be considered as solid elements.)
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B. Maximum height and location.
Type of Fence
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Maximum Height
(feet)
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Location
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All
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6
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Rear building line of principal structure to minimum required
side yard or rear yard setback line
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All
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4
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Anywhere on lot
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C. General regulations on fences and walls.
(1) No fence or wall shall be so constructed or installed so as to constitute
a hazard to traffic or safety.
(2) Open security fences up to eight feet high shall be permitted in
any business or industrial zone.
(3) Hedges and other landscaping shall be exempt from the height limitations of this section but shall not be located so as to conflict with Subsection
C(1) above.
(4) The face or finished side of a fence or wall shall face the adjacent
property.