Lafayette City Zoning Code
§ 13-8.3
Permitted Accessory Uses.
[Ord. No. 2012-06 § 13-8.3; Ord. No. 2016-20 § 2; Ord. No. 2017-12 § 5]
The following accessory uses shall be permitted:
a.
Garage, private.
b.
Swimming pool, tennis courts, and similar family recreational facilities.
c.
The housing of large animals provided that:
1.
One large animal shall be permitted on the 1 1/2 acres encompassing the principal structure.
2.
One-half-acre additional shall be required for each additional large animal.
3.
Large animals shall be sheltered in a structure located at least 50 feet from the principal structure and 50 feet from any lot line.
4.
An adequate supply of feed and non-stagnant drinking water shall be maintained.
5.
Proper disposition shall be made of animal waste, garbage, refuse or vegetable matter in such manner as to prevent unhealthy or unsanitary conditions.
6.
This shall not include the keeping of domestic animals for boarding, training, sale and resale, where such activities are not in connection with the pursuit of agricultural uses and are themselves the principal use.
d.
Home occupations, provided that:
1.
Not more than one person living outside of such dwelling is employed on the premises.
2.
Not more than two customers will visit the dwelling during a day.
3.
Not more than 25% of the total floor area or 500 square feet of such dwelling, whichever is smaller, can be devoted to such employment or occupation.
4.
There shall be no display of goods offered for sale in connection with such employment or occupation which is visible from the street or any adjoining lot, and there shall be no motor vehicle or equipment or other items used in connection with or upon which any service is performed in connection with such employment or occupation stored or kept in any location on the lot except in an enclosed building.
5.
No equipment or process shall be used in such employment or occupation which creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors, hazardous waste, electrical, radio or television interference or other condition detectable to the normal senses off the premises of which constitutes a nuisance. All noise created by the home occupation shall be in accordance with the provisions of the "Noise Ordinance" of the Lafayette Township Ordinances.
6.
The residential character of the building or buildings shall not be changed.
7.
The use does not increase the parking or yard requirements of the principal residential use.
e.
All buildings, structures, motor vehicles and large animals incident to agricultural uses, including roadside stands.
f.
Affordable accessory apartments.
[Ord. No. 2016-20 § 2]