Type 2 Major Accessory Buildings
Maximum Size: 1,000 square feet of usable enclosed area. As an exception to the foregoing maximum size requirement, a Type 2 major accessory building may not exceed 1,200 square feet of usable enclosed area if there is no minor accessory building. If two (2) stories the footprint of the accessory building is to be reduced in proportion, so that the total usable space does not exceed the maximum size requirement. Porch areas may not exceed an additional 20% of the total usable enclosed area.
Maximum Height: Two (2) stories or 30 feet to roof peak. Total height may not exceed that of the principal dwelling.
Location: Must be located completely behind the rear line of the residential building. Setback shall be at least 15 feet from any property line or road easement, whichever is closer.
Door: One (1) 12 feet wide by 14 feet high maximum size door which may face the front and one (1) entry type door which may not exceed 48 inches in width. For safety purposes, a minimum of two (2) openings is required.
Exception: It shall be an exception to the foregoing requirement if the structure has one (1) 16 foot by 10 foot door or two (2) 9 foot by 10 foot doors, provided that they may not face the front of the structure or any public street and that the construction of the building must be 70% brick or masonry construction substantially similar in color, composition and design as the main residential building. At least two (2) openings shall be required.
Type of Exterior
Construction: The building's construction materials must be substantially similar in color, composition and design as that of the residential building, and at least 70% of the structure must be brick or masonry and generally meet the requirements for the principal residential building. Sheet metal siding is expressly prohibited. Roofing material must also be substantially similar in color, composition and design as that of the residential building and comply with the Town's Roofing ordinance. A major accessory building which is 500 square feet or less of usable space is exempted from the foregoing 70% brick or masonry requirement but must be substantially similar in color, composition and design of the principal dwelling and generally meet the requirements for the principal residential building.
Foundation: A concrete foundation is required for all Type 2 major accessory buildings.