Accessory Building—Any subordinate building or portion of a main building of which the use is clearly incidental to that of the principal structure.

(Ord. 854, 1967; Ord. 1720, § 1, 3-2-2023)

The maximum combined area allowed for any and/or all detached accessory building shall be:

A.

Lots one-half (0.5) acre or less, the combined square footage of all accessory buildings shall be not more than half that of the principal building, with a maximum of eight hundred fifty (850) square feet.

B.

On lots larger than one-half (0.5) acre, the combined square footage of all accessory building shall not be greater than five (5) percent of the total lot area, up to a maximum of three thousand five hundred (3,500) square feet.

In no instance shall accessory building(s) occupy more than thirty percent (30%) of the existing rear yard.

(Ord. 854, 1987; Ord. 1720, § 2, 3-2-2023)

An accessory building in a residential area shall not exceed the height of the principal structure or twenty-five (25) feet, ridge height, whichever is less.

(Ord. 854, 1987)

A.

The building may be a pre-fabricated design, arriving as a fully assembled structure. If built on site, must adhere to any and all applicable building standards.

B.

The building may not be used for rental or commercial purposes.

C.

No building shall be erected, placed, or altered until the plot plan showing the location of such building with respect to lot lines, easements, and building setbacks has been approved by the City.

(Ord. 1720, § 3, 3-2-2023)