[Amended 2-13-2023 by Ord. No. 01-2023]
A. Building permit required for accessory buildings. No owner shall,
within the Village of Centuria, build, construct, use or place any
type of an accessory building, including prefabricated accessory buildings,
until a permit shall have first been obtained from the Building Inspector.
Application for an accessory building permit shall be made in writing
to the Building Inspector. With such application there shall be submitted
the required fee and a complete set of plans and specifications, including
a plot plan or drawing accurately showing the location of the proposed
accessory building with respect to adjoining alleys, lot lines and
buildings. If such application meets all requirements of this section,
the application shall be approved.
B. Principal use to be present. An accessory use or structure in any
zoning district shall not be established prior to the principal use
or structure being present or under construction. Any accessory use
or structure shall conform to the applicable regulations of the district
in which it is located, except as specifically otherwise provided.
C. Number of permitted accessory buildings.
(1) In a residential district a maximum of one attached garage may be placed on a lot, if such attached residential garage meets the requirements set forth in this §
458-84.
(2) In any zoning district, a maximum of two detached accessory buildings or structures, including detached garages, may be placed on a lot in addition to an attached garage, if such detached accessory buildings and structures meet the requirements set forth in this §
458-84.
D. Size limits for attached residential garages. One attached garage
per dwelling unit shall be permitted on residential lots, and the
dimensions of said attached garage shall be as follows:
(1) The maximum square feet of attached garage floor area shall be limited
to the smaller of either 1,000 square feet or the first floor dwelling
unit area in the case of a single-family residence.
(2) The maximum square feet of attached garage floor area shall be limited
to the smaller of either 600 square feet or the first floor dwelling
unit area in the case of a duplex, two-family dwelling, or multifamily
dwelling.
E. Height and setback requirements for attached residential garages.
(1) Attached residential garages shall comply with the setback requirements
for the principal building.
(2) When accessory buildings are attached to the principal building by
a breezeway, passageway or similar means, they become part of the
principal building and shall comply in all respects with the yard
requirements and local building code requirements for the principal
building.
F. Size limits for detached accessory buildings and structures. Two
detached accessory buildings or structures per lot shall be permitted,
and the combined area of the detached accessory building(s) and structure(s)
shall not occupy more than 30% of the area of the required rear yard
or exceed 5,000 square feet in total area, whichever is more restrictive.
The dimensions of any swimming pool, tennis court, and other detached
accessory building or structure shall be included in the determination
of available lot area coverage for detached accessory buildings and
structures.
G. Height and setback requirements for detached accessory buildings
and structures.
(1) Detached accessory buildings and structures shall be less than 20
feet in height. Detached residential accessory buildings' and structures'
roof pitch shall not exceed the steepest pitch of the principal building
or structure.
(2) No detached accessory building or structure shall be located within
five feet of any other accessory building or structure.
(3) Detached accessory buildings and structures shall comply with the
setbacks required for the zoning district in which they are located.
(4) A detached accessory building or structure shall not be nearer than
10 feet to the principal building or structure unless the applicable
building code regulations in regard to one-hour fire-resistive construction
are complied with.
(5) In no event can a detached accessory building or structure be forward
of the front line of the principal building or structure.
H. Use restrictions - residential district. Accessory uses or structures in residential districts shall not involve the conduct of any business, trade or industry except for home occupations as permitted by §
458-41 and shall not be occupied as a dwelling unit. Accessory buildings and structures shall not be used for residential purposes. Under no circumstances may a tent or recreational vehicle be used as a dwelling or an accessory structure.
I. Corner lots. When an accessory building or structure is located on
the rear of a corner lot, it shall not be located beyond the front
yard required on the adjacent interior lot to the rear, nor nearer
than three feet to the side line of the adjacent building or structure.
J. Landscaping uses. Accessory structures and vegetation used for landscaping
and decorating may be placed in any required yard area. Permitted
structures and vegetation include flag poles, ornamental light standards,
lawn furniture, sundials, birdbaths, trees, shrubs, flowers, and gardens.
K. Temporary accessory uses. Temporary accessory uses, such as real
estate sale field offices or shelters for materials and equipment
being used in the construction of the permanent structure, may be
permitted by the Zoning Administrator.
L. Garages in embankments in front yards. Where the mean natural grade
of a front yard is more than eight feet above the curb level, a private
garage may be erected within the front yard, provided as follows:
(1) That such private garage shall be located not less than five feet
from the front lot line;
(2) That the floor level of such private garage shall be not more than
one foot above the curb level; and
(3) That at least 1/2 the height of such private garage shall be below
the mean grade of the front yard.
M. Outdoor lighting. Outdoor lighting installations shall not be permitted
closer than three feet to an abutting property line and, where not
specifically otherwise regulated, shall not exceed 15 feet in height
and shall be adequately shielded or hooded so that no excessive glare
or illumination is cast upon the adjoining properties and shall not
register more than 1/2 footcandle at the property line.
N. Lawn accessories. Walks, drives, paved terraces and purely decorative
garden accessories, such as pools, fountains, statuary, sundials,
flag poles, etc., shall be permitted in setback areas but not closer
than three feet to an abutting property line other than a street line.
O. Retaining walls. Retaining walls may be permitted anywhere on the lot; provided, however, that no individual wall shall exceed six feet in height, and a terrace of at least three feet in width shall be provided between any series of such walls. (See §
458-88.)
P. Children's play structures. For purposes of this section, nonportable
children's play structures, including playhouses, treehouses or elevated
play structures and climbing gyms, shall be considered accessory structures
for purposes of complying with the setback requirements of this section,
whether such play structures are placed on a foundation or not. Portable
swing sets, slides and sandboxes are not considered children's play
structures for purposes of this section. A building permit is not
required for the construction of a play structure. Play structures
shall not be used for storage or be constructed out of materials that
would constitute a nuisance.
Q. Terrace area restrictions. In addition to the definitions and restrictions contained in Chapter
392, Streets and Sidewalks, of the Village's Code, no person shall place any accessory structure or use, including landscaping ornaments, stones and basketball backboard/hoops, in the terrace area.
R. Offensive uses prohibited. No accessory use shall be dangerous, obnoxious
or offensive to persons residing in the vicinity, nor shall it impair
the use, enjoyment or value of any property.
S. Prohibited dwelling use. No accessory dwelling unit in any residential
district shall be used or let for living purposes, whether for compensation
or not.
T. Gardening. Home gardening is a permitted accessory use on any dwelling
lot or the principal use on any vacant lot or parcel.
U. Dog houses/runs. Dog houses and/or runs shall comply with the setback
requirements for accessory structures in that district.
V. Agricultural structures. Agricultural structures in properly zoned
districts, such as barns, silos and windmills, shall not exceed in
height twice their distance from the nearest lot line.
W. Variances. As permitted and authorized by §
458-102 of this chapter, a party may submit a request for a variance to the requirements of this §
458-84 when such party can submit proof that strict adherence to the provisions of this §
458-84 would cause him/her undue hardship or create conditions causing greater harmful effects than the initial condition.