Cobleskill Village City Zoning Code
§ 160-8.1
Accessory uses and structures.
A.
Trash dumpsters accessory to multiple-family, commercial and industrial uses shall be enclosed by walls or fences.
B.
Walls and fences shall be permitted in all districts except where they are of such a height or location as to interfere with sight clearances required for traffic safety.
C.
No accessory uses or accessory structures, except fences, shall be located in the established front yard.
D.
No accessory uses or accessory structures shall project nearer to the street on which the principal structure fronts than does the principal structure, except:
(1)
Fences, walls, berms, or other landscaping devices, provided that they comply with the requirements of this § 160-8.
(2)
An enclosed residential garage that is structurally and architecturally integrated into the principal structure.
E.
An accessory structure may be located in any required side or rear yard, provided that:
(1)
The height does not exceed 15 feet (except fences, berms or landscape plants).
(2)
It is set back five feet from any lot line (except fences, berms or landscape plants).
F.
Fences, except living fences:
(1)
Shall be placed at least six inches back from any property line.
(2)
Shall have the smooth side or finished side facing to the outside of the property of the owner installing the fence.
(3)
Shall have fence posts, if any, placed on the inside of the fence.
(4)
Shall have all entrances or gates opening into the property of the owner installing the fence.
(5)
If erected in the side and rear yards, shall not exceed eight feet in height.
(6)
If erected in the front yard:
(a)
Shall be placed at least one foot back from the sidewalk.
(b)
If no sidewalks are in place, shall be set back a minimum of six feet from the edge of pavement.
(c)
Shall not exceed four feet in height.
G.
Living fences:
(1)
Shall be placed at least two feet back from any sidewalk in existence, any prospective sidewalk or the property line.
(2)
Shall be maintained in a neatly trimmed condition.
(3)
Shall not interfere with the visibility of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.