(A)

In Residential Districts.

Accessory uses shall be permitted only as specifically authorized within each individual district of this Ordinance. No accessory use shall be deemed to be authorized by this Ordinance unless such use is subordinate to and on the same zoning lot with the principal use in conjunction with which it is maintained. Accessory Dwelling Units are regulated in 31-4(F), Overlay Districts.

(B)

In All Other Districts.

Accessory uses shall be permitted with or without conditions if the Director of Community Development deems the use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use it serves. Such uses within non-residential districts shall comply with the specific bulk regulations listed within the district in which it is located except that the height of accessory uses located on the roof of a building may exceed the district height requirements by a maximum of twenty (20) percent.

(C)

Location, Coverage, Setback, and Height of Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures within Residential Districts:

(1)

Location.

No accessory use, building, or structure permitted by this Ordinance may be located in a required front yard, except as otherwise specifically authorized. No accessory building and no structure, except carports, equipment or material of any kind exceeding six feet (6') in height may be located in a required side yard. If satellite receiving dishes are attached to a roof of a principal building, then the height of said structure shall not exceed the highest point of the building on which it is mounted.

(a)

Carports.

Carports may be located in side and rear yards only. However, side yard carports may only be designed to closely match the principal structure in color, materiality, and design. The type of carport and its design will be determined if appropriate when a building permit is submitted for review.

(2)

Accessory Use/Building Coverage.

The lot coverage of permitted accessory uses and/or buildings and the principal building it serves shall be calculated together for the purpose of complying with the specified lot coverage as a percent of lot area for each district. The maximum lot coverage shall not be exceeded within the district in which it is located and in no case shall the permitted accessory building(s) exceed the lot coverage of the principal building it serves.

(3)

Accessory Building and Structure Height Limitations.

No accessory building or structure permitted by this Ordinance shall exceed one floor level and a height of fifteen feet (15') measured from ground level, except Accessory Dwelling Units (See Section 31-4(F).

Wind Generators.

In the case of wind generators, no rotating or moving portion of the structure shall be closer than eight feet (8') to ground level; a fence, a minimum of four feet (4'), in height, shall be provided no less than eight feet (8') away from said structure if a perimeter rear yard fence does not exist. The highest point of the generator shall not exceed the height of the principal structure.

(4)

Side and Rear Yard Setback for Detached Accessory Buildings Structures, and Uses within Residential Districts.

Where a detached garage is entered from an alley, such garage shall be located no less than six feet (6') from the alley property line. All other permitted accessory buildings or structures shall be located no less than three feet (3') from any side or rear property line. No provision of this Ordinance is intended to supersede more restrictive easement requirements or regulations.

(5)

Residential Dwelling Prohibited in Accessory Buildings.

No accessory building may be used for residential dwelling purposes at any time, except if the accessory building is within the Town of Grandview Overlay District. See section 31-4(F)

(D)

Recycling Collection Points.

Recycling collection points shall be allowed as an accessory use provided that:

(1)

A site plan has been submitted, reviewed, and approved by the City Site Plan Review Team, assuring adequate circulation of traffic, appropriate location of collection point structure, and required screening. The collection enclosure area shall be located on a permanently paved surface.

(2)

All collection depositories shall be screened from public view of adjoining properties or any street right-of-way with a six-foot (6') tall, 100% opaque, solid fence or structure.

(3)

Tractor-trailer storage facilities shall have an attendant on site during business hours to receive and properly store recyclable materials.

(4)

Recycling collection depository structures shall be located at least 150 feet from adjacent property zoned or used for residential purposes.

(5)

Reverse vending machines shall be located and/or soundproofed such that noise of operation is imperceptible from the property line of property zoned or used for residential purposes.

(6)

An employee shall be on site during business hours to receive recyclables, maintain recycling collection site in a clean and safe condition, and shall not allow any recyclable materials to blow around the site or adjacent area.

(7)

A sign shall be posted on the recycling enclosure stating the hours when collection of materials may be conducted. Collection of recyclables may take place only during regular business hours or between 7 A.M. and 7 P.M., whichever is more restrictive.

(8)

A directional sign indicating the location of the recycling structure shall be no larger than six (6) square feet and shall be located as indicated on the site plan.

The Director of the Department of Community Development may waive or modify any of these requirements as necessary to further benefit the public in general.

(E)

Donation Bins.

Intent. These regulations are intended to allow for the small scale collection of used clothing, consumer goods, and other recyclable materials while protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The regulations of this section do not apply to recycling collection points, which are subject to the requirements of Section 31-22(D).

(1)

Definitions.

(a)

"Donation bin" shall mean any steel or similar portable storage container used in the collection and temporary storage of clothing, shoes, other consumer goods, newspapers and recyclable materials that are intended for re-use or sale.

(b)

"Recycling collection point" shall mean an accessory use or permanent structure that serves as a drop-off point for recyclable materials, allowing for the temporary storage of such items but not materials processing.

(2)

Location.

Donation bins are permitted as an accessory use in the following zoning districts: C-1, C-2, OS, CS, I-1, I-2, and any PD that permits uses listed in the previously mentioned districts. In residential districts, donation bins shall only be allowed at schools and churches.

(3)

Location on Parcel.

Donation bins shall be placed on a permanently paved surface and shall not be located:

(a)

Within 50 feet of any public rights-of-way.

(b)

In any parking or loading areas required to meet minimum site-plan requirements.

(c)

Any closer than fifty feet (50') from the front or side property lines at schools and churches

(4)

Performance Standards.

(a)

Size.

A donation bin shall not be larger than six feet wide, six feet deep, and seven feet in height.

(b)

Labeling.

Each bin shall be labeled with the name, address, and telephone number of the organization responsible for its placement and maintenance.

(c)

Number.

A maximum of three (3) donation bins may be placed on any parcel at a time.

(F)

Conex/Mobile/Shipping Containers.

This section clarifies the allowable uses for conex, mobile, and shipping containers. The following regulations shall apply to proposed and any existing containers being used in the City prior to the adoption of this Ordinance.

(1)

Temporary Uses.

(a)

Commercial Districts.

Containers shall only be used when tied to an active building permit.

(b)

Industrial Districts.

Industrially zoned properties that utilize containers shall do so for storage purposes only.

(i)

Location Drawing Required.

A drawing shall be submitted using aerial imagery to depict where on the property the containers will be located. The drawing shall be provided to the Community Development Department for the purposes of reviewing with other staff to determine adequate life safety measures.

(1)

Containers shall not be stacked higher than two (2) containers high.

(3)

Containers shall be located no closer than fifty feet (50') from any public right-of-way and follow the screening requirements for outside storage listed in 31-19(F)(7). Further, if containers are stacked two (2) high, screening in accordance with 31-25(F)(2)(e) shall also be applied.

(4)

The Grandview Fire Marshal shall provide the method of labeling the containers with the materials being stored in accordance with the adopted fire code during the site plan review.