General. Accessory buildings and uses, except as otherwise permitted in this chapter, shall be subject to the definition of Section 17-7 and the provisions of the various subsections of the section.

Prior Construction Prohibited. An accessory building shall not be erected nor shall an accessory use be permitted prior to the construction of the main building, or the establishment of the principal use, upon the lot.

Accessory Buildings as Part of the Principal Buildings. Any accessory building attached to a principal building shall be considered part of the principal building, and the total structure shall adhere to the yard requirements for the principal building regardless of the technique of connecting the principal and accessory buildings.

Distance Between Adjacent Buildings. The minimum distance between an accessory building and any other building(s) on the same lot shall be as prescribed in Section 17-9.

Height of Accessory Buildings. Any accessory structure that exceeds one hundred (100) square feet shall be called an "accessory building" and shall have a permanent foundation and shall not exceed sixteen (16) feet in height. The maximum height of accessory structures that are one hundred (100) square feet or less in area shall not exceed twelve (12) feet in height. The height of accessory buildings shall be measured from the average grade at the base of the structure. All accessory structures shall be included in the "allowable" building coverage.

Location. An accessory building may be erected in side and rear yard only and shall be set back from front, side and rear lot lines as prescribed below except that if erected on a corner lot, the accessory structure shall be set back from the side street to comply with the setback line applying to the principal building for that side street.

Rear yard setbacks shall be as follows for the following zones:

Residence Prohibited. No accessory building shall be used or occupied for residence purposes.

Advertising. A display of products or services rendered, signboard or advertising sign of any nature shall in no case be permitted as an accessory use, or part thereof. Any such signs, advertising, etc., which are permitted, shall conform with all requirements and regulations of any present and/or subsequent ordinances of the Borough of Lake Como regulating the use of signs.