For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   ACCESSORY BUILDING. A building or structure which is subordinate to the principal building, serves a purpose clearly incidental and related to the principal building and located on the same lot as the principal building. An ACCESSORY BUILDING may include, but is not limited to, a detached garage, storage building, playhouse or greenhouse.

   CARPORT. A permanently roofed structure, open on at least two sides, designed for occupancy by a private passenger vehicle.

(Prior Code, § 11-16-1) (Ord. 2015-30, passed 9-15-2015)

   Section 11-16-3 does not apply to property zoned R-6 (Mobile Home Park), R-7 (Residential Multi-Family) or residentially zoned property on lots greater than one acre in size, excepting subsections (A) and (B) of said section.

(Prior Code, § 11-16-2) (Ord. 2020-14, passed 7-21-2020)

   (A)   No person shall erect, place or construct an accessory building on a residentially zoned lot, in whole or in part, without first obtaining a building permit. An application for a permit shall be made by the owner or lessee of the residential property, or by an agent of either, or by a licensed contractor employed in connection with the proposed work.

   (B)   All accessory buildings shall be constructed, erected or installed in accordance with the building, electrical and other codes adopted by the City.

   (C)   No accessory building shall be constructed, erected or placed on a residentially zoned lot of an acre or less unless permitted by this chapter. However, existing nonconforming accessory buildings, constructed prior to November 1, 2015, may be repaired consistent with the provisions of § 11-14-2.

   (D)   No accessory building shall be constructed upon a residential lot until the construction of the principal building has actually commenced.

   (E)   No accessory building may be constructed, placed or erected on a vacant lot but an existing nonconforming accessory building may continue to be used even if it is the only structure on the lot.

   (F)   All accessory buildings, except those smaller than 650 square feet, must be on a permanent foundation.

   (G)   An accessory building may not be used as a residence.

   (H)   Where the primary building does not include a garage, a detached garage will not be considered an accessory building for purposes of this section, except for subsections (A) and (B) above. However, this does not apply to a lot where the primary building had a garage, but the garage has been converted to another use.

   (I)   The total square footage of multiple accessory buildings may not exceed the square footage allowed for the applicable lot size under subsection (N) or (O) below.

   (J)   The minimum distance between an accessory building and the side lot line shall be five feet. The minimum distance between an accessory building and the rear lot line shall be five feet.

   (K)   Accessory buildings shall be located behind the rear wall of the principal building on the lot.

   (L)   Accessory buildings shall not exceed 25 feet in height, measured to the top of the side wall fascia.

   (M)   The maximum overhead door height shall not exceed 15 feet, measured from to the top of the side wall fascia.

   (N)   On lots less than one-fourth acre, the total square footage for all accessory buildings shall not exceed 900 square feet.

   (O)   On lots one-fourth acre up to one acre, the total square footage for all accessory buildings shall not exceed 1,600 square feet.

(Prior Code, § 11-16-3) (Ord. 2015-30, passed 9-15-2015; Ord. 2020-14, passed 7-21-2020)

   (A)   No person shall erect, place or construct a carport on a residentially zoned lot, in whole or in part, without first obtaining a building permit. An application for a permit shall be made by the owner or lessee of the residential property, or by an agent of either, or by a licensed contractor employed in connection with the proposed work.

   (B)   Carports shall be located only over an existing driveway unless otherwise allowed by this chapter.

   (C)   Carports shall be constructed, erected or installed in accordance with the building, electrical and other codes adopted by the City and which may be amended from time to time.

   (D)   Carports shall have an architectural design and appearance compatible with the principal building on the premises and shall be kept in an attractive state, in good repair and in a safe and sanitary condition.

   (E)   No carport shall be constructed, erected or placed on a residentially zoned lot unless permitted by this chapter. However, if an existing carport was legally constructed prior to November 1, 2015, reconstruction or renovation of such carport shall be permitted; provided that such reconstruction or renovation occurs only on the original footprint of the carport. No carport shall be permitted to be enlarged or expanded unless the carport complies with this chapter.

   (F)   No carport shall be constructed upon a residential lot until the construction of the principal building has actually commenced.

   (G)   No more than one carport shall be allowed on a lot and shall be no larger than 12 feet in width for a single car width driveway or 24 feet in width for a double car width driveway. Under no circumstance shall any carport exceed 24 feet in width, measured from eave line to eave line. No carport shall exceed 15 feet in height at its highest point.

   (H)   The minimum distance between a carport and the side lot line shall be five feet. The minimum distance between a carport and the rear lot line shall be five feet. The minimum distance between a carport and the front lot line shall be 25 feet.

   (I)   Carports located entirely in the back yard of a residence need not be placed over a driveway.

(Prior Code, § 11-16-4) (Ord. 2015-30, passed 9-15-2015)

   The violation of this chapter shall be punishable by a fine of up to $100 plus costs and fees. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.

(Prior Code, § 11-16-5) (Ord. 2015-30, passed 9-15-2015)