[Amended 5-3-2021 by L.L. No. 11-2021]
All accessory structures in any residential
zone shall be subject to the same locational requirements affecting
the principal structure on a lot; except, however, that such accessory
structure may be placed not less than five feet from any rear lot
line or the rear yard portion of any side lot line; provided, however,
that no such structure shall be built closer to any other lot line
than the minimum front yard or side yard setback required on the lot
upon which the structure is proposed or upon the contiguous lot closest
to the location of such accessory structure, nor shall any structure
be placed closer than the established setback from any street right-of-way,
except as otherwise specifically provided herein. Nothing in this
section or this chapter shall permit the occupancy of a basement without
a complete residential structure thereon.
A.
Chicken coops and runs.
(1)
Minimum coop size area is to be four square feet per hen.
(2)
Minimum run size area is to be 10 square feet per hen.
(3)
Coops are to be enclosed and lockable.
(4)
Runs must be fenced and covered.
(5)
Coops and runs must be in the rear yard, no closer than 10 feet to
property lines, and no closer than 40 feet to residential structures
on adjoining properties.
B.
Shipping containers prohibited. To protect public health and safety,
and the aesthetic quality of the Town, replacement and use of any
shipping container as an accessory building, storage building, or
living unit on residentially zoned and other zoned lands where residential
uses are established is hereby prohibited, except licensed and bonded
contractors may use shipping containers for temporary storage of equipment
and materials during construction as permitted by the Town Building
Inspector.
All accessory structures in nonresidential districts
shall be subject to the same locational requirements as are required
for all principal structures within such districts.
