[Added 7-23-1984 by Ord. No. 2-84; amended in its entirety 2-28-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-5]
No person shall erect or construct a residential utility or miscellaneous structure without first obtaining a permit therefor from the Building Inspector. The application therefor shall be accompanied by two sets of plans or sketches showing the size, design and construction materials of the residential utility or miscellaneous structure, all of which shall be in accordance with the Building Code and other ordinances regulating construction within the Borough. Such application shall also be accompanied by a fee as set from time to time by resolution of the Borough Council.
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
All plans submitted with the application shall be accompanied by a plot plan showing the proposed location of the residential utility or miscellaneous structure on the lot.
The setback of a residential utility or miscellaneous structure shall be not less than two feet from side and rear property lines and no closer than eight feet from the main dwelling.
The maximum size of a residential utility or miscellaneous structure shall be 120 square feet in area and not more than eight feet in height to the highest point of the roof. All such residential utility or miscellaneous structures shall have a concrete base of not less than four inches in thickness, and anchored therein.
No residential utility or miscellaneous structure shall be located against a dwelling and shall not be placed closer than three feet from any utility meter. The enclosure of utility meters within the area of any residential utility or miscellaneous structure is hereby prohibited.
This Part 1 is to be read in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code as follows:
A. 
When any provision of this Part 1 is in conflict or in addition to a requirement of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, then the provisions of this Part 1 shall take precedence.
B. 
When the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code specifies a requirement not addressed by this Part 1, then said specification of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code shall be considered as incorporated into this Part 1 and the person or persons proposing to construct a residential utility or miscellaneous structure shall comply with those sections of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code in addition to complying with this Part 1.
The penalty for violation of this Part 1 shall be as specified in the Building Code of the Borough of Norwood.