The purpose of this Article is to establish standards for accessory buildings, structures, dwelling units, and uses.
(Ordinance CO02-17-11-09-H1, exh. A, sec. 11.04.01, adopted 11/9/17)
The following provisions apply to both Article 11.04, division 2, Residential Uses, and Article 11.04, division 3, Nonresidential and Mixed Uses.
A.
General regulations.
1.
A manufactured or mobile home is not permitted as an accessory building or structure.
2.
An accessory building or structure may not be rented, sublet, or sold separately from the sale of the entire property.
3.
An accessory building or structure is not allowed without the presence of a principal building or principal use.
4.
Accessory buildings or structures shall not be located in front of the principal building or use.
5.
A use that is prohibited in a zoning district shall not be permitted as an accessory use in the district, with the exception of outdoor storage.
B.
Residential accessory building coverage.
1.
The sum of all accessory uses (including home occupations) in a principal building shall not exceed 25 percent of the total gross floor area of the principal building.
2.
The total of all accessory buildings cannot exceed 20 percent coverage of the back yard of a single- family residence, and each accessory building shall not to exceed the size of the principal building.
3.
For any lot of five (5) acres or greater, the total square footage of accessory buildings shall not exceed 4,000 square feet, with the exception of a private airplane hangar as provided in this Article.
4.
For property of any size located within 1,000 feet of an airport landing strip, a private airplane hangar for the sole purpose of airplane storage is permitted; however, the airplane hangar shall only for the owner or lessee of the principal building.
C.
Attached accessory buildings or structures.
Accessory buildings or structures that are structurally attached to a principal building shall conform to all standards that are applicable to the principal building; however, the attached accessory structure may encroach into the rear setback as long as a minimum rear setback of 10 feet is maintained.
D.
Residential occupancy.
No accessory building shall be used as a dwelling unit unless it is specifically permitted for such purpose.
E.
Location, height and setbacks.
Square footage, setback and height requirements for accessory structures and buildings are noted in table 11.04.002, Accessory Building and Structure Standards.
Table 11.04.002. Accessory Building and Structure Standards | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Standard | Accessory Building | Accessory Structure | ||||
Size | < 80 sf1 | 81-180 sf2 | > 180 sf2 | < 80 sf1 | 81-180 sf2 | > 180 sf2 |
Height (ft) | 12' | 15' | Equal to principal building | 12' | 15' | Equal to principal building |
Setback from principal building (ft) | IBC or IRC | IBC or IRC | IBC or IRC | IBC or IRC | IBC or IRC | IBC or IRC |
Interior side setback (ft) | 5' | 5' | Equal to principal building | 5' | 5' | 5' |
Street side setback (ft) | 5' | 10' | Equal to principal building | 5' | 5' | 5' |
Rear setback (ft) | 5' | 5' | Equal to principal building | 5' | 5' | 5' |
Street side rear setback (ft) | 10' | 10' | Equal to principal building | 5' | 5' | 5' |
Abbreviations: | |
IBC = International Building Code | |
IRC = International Residential Code separate table | |
Table Notes: | |
1. | Allowed in a public utility easement at the sole risk of the owner, which may be required at any time to be moved or removed by the owner to provide full, uninhibited access to the utility easement. |
2. | Shall not be located in a public utility easement |
(Ordinance CO02-17-11-09-H1, exh. A, sec. 11.04.01.02, adopted 11/9/17; Ordinance CO06-21-01-14-E1 adopted 1/14/21)