A.
Definition. A use is an accessory use if it meets
all of the following criteria.
(1)
It is incidental and subordinate to the principal
use.
(2)
It is customary to the principal use.
(3)
It is operated and maintained under the same ownership
and on the same lot as the principal use.
(4)
It does not include structures or structural features
inconsistent with the principal use.
(5)
It does not include overnight lodging for anyone other
than members of the household in which the accessory use is conducted.
B.
Where permitted. Except as otherwise provided, accessory
uses are permitted in all zones.
C.
Regulations governing certain accessory uses.
(1)
Major recreational equipment.
(a)
Definition: includes boats, boat trailers, utility
trailers, travel trailers, pop-up campers, or coaches designed to
be mounted on motor vehicles, motorized dwellings, tent trailers,
and similar equipment, as well as cases or boxes used for transporting
major recreational equipment regardless of whether the equipment is
inside of the boxes.
[Amended 4-12-2010 by Ord. No. A10-1]
(b)
Regulation. On a lot in a residential zone, only one major recreational equipment item, as defined in § 234-45C(1)(a). Such equipment:
[1]
May be parked anywhere for a maximum of 24 hours
while loading and unloading.
[2]
Shall be parked or stored only in an approved
driveway, in a carport, within an enclosed building, or in the rear
of the dwelling.
[Amended 4-12-2010 by Ord. No. A10-1; 7-8-2019 by Ord. No. 19-3]
[3]
Shall not be used for living, sleeping, or other
housekeeping purposes.
[Amended 4-12-2010 by Ord. No. A10-1]
[4]
Shall not be permitted to park on any street.
[Added 4-12-2010 by Ord. No. A10-1]
(2)
Unlicensed vehicles and trailers. On any residentially
zoned property, a vehicle or a trailer without valid license plates
shall be parked or stored in a completely enclosed building.
(3)
Commercial vehicles.
(a)
In any residential zone, only one commercial
vehicle, not exceeding one ton in capacity, may be parked on a lot.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(3)(b),
which required large commercial vehicles to be parked in the rear
of the dwelling on any lot in any residential zone, which immediately
followed this subsection, was repealed 10-2-2006 by Ord. No. A06-6.
(b)
In any zone, commercial vehicles weighing more than 20,000 pounds
shall not be permitted to park on any street.
[Added 4-12-2010 by Ord. No. A10-1]
(4)
Multifamily supporting uses. Multifamily supporting
uses are permitted in conjunction with a development of 10 or more
units under the following conditions:
(5)
Basketball
goals/hoops.
[Added 4-12-2010 by Ord. No. A10-1]
(a)
Definition: includes portable and permanent basketball goals/hoops.
(b)
Regulation. On a lot in any zone, basketball goals/hoops, as defined in § 234-45C(5)(a), shall not be constructed or placed for use on any street.
(6)
Canopies/tents.
[Added 4-12-2010 by Ord. No. A10-1]
(a)
Definition: includes canopies, portable carports, fabric garages,
camping tents and party tents.
(b)
Regulation. On a lot in any zone, canopies and tents, as defined in § 234-45C(6)(a):
(7)
Gym
equipment.
[Added 4-12-2010 by Ord. No. A10-1]
(a)
Definition: includes weights, barbells and weight benches.
(b)
Regulation. On a lot in any zone, gym equipment, as defined in § 234-45C(7)(a), shall not be used or stored outside of an enclosed building.
A.
Definition: any business, occupation, or activity
undertaken for gain within a residential structure that is incidental
and secondary to the use of that structure as a dwelling unit.
B.
Permitted home-based businesses.
(1)
Offices for professionals, including architects, brokers,
counselors, clergy, dentists, doctors, draftspersons and cartographers,
engineers, insurance agents, lawyers, real estate agents, accountants,
editors, publishers, journalists, psychologists, contract managers,
graphic designers, construction contractors, landscape designers,
surveyors, cleaning services, salespersons and manufacturers' representatives,
travel agents.
(2)
Personal services, including barbershops, beauty parlors,
manicure and pedicure shops, pet grooming, catering, and chauffeuring
services.
(3)
Instructional services, including music, dance, art
and craft classes, tutoring.
(4)
Babysitting services, defined as the occasional care
of children.
(5)
Studios for artists, sculptors, musicians, photographers,
and authors.
(6)
Workrooms for tailors, dressmakers, milliners, and
craft persons, including weaving, lapidary, jewelry making, cabinetry,
and woodworking.
(7)
Repair services, including watches and clocks, small
appliances, computers, electronic devices, lawnmowers, and small engines.
(8)
Garage and yard sales, not to exceed two days per
year.
(9)
Tupperware or similar parties.
D.
Operational standards.
(1)
Operating hours.
(b)
Additional provisions.
[1]
These operational standards recognize that some
home-based businesses occasionally rely on client/customer visits
that last beyond 8:00 p.m. Examples of such home-based businesses
include babysitting services, instructional services, and Tupperware-type
parties.
[2]
Businesses such as those listed in the previous
subsection shall be considered as operating within the home-based
business standards as long as they do not cause undue traffic congestion
and comply with the standards governing equipment used or operated
by home-based businesses.
(3)
Equipment. Equipment used in the operation of the
home-based business shall not:
(a)
Create any vibrations, heat, glare, dust, odors,
or smoke discernible at the property lines.
(b)
Generate noise that violates any Town ordinance
or regulation pertaining to noise.
(c)
Create any electrical, magnetic or other interference
off the premises.
(d)
Consume utility quantities that negatively impact
the delivery of those utilities to surrounding properties.
(e)
Use and/or store hazardous materials in excess
of quantities permitted in residential structures.
(4)
Outside storage. Except for yard sales, goods and
wares may not be displayed outside.
