Maysville City Zoning Code
ARTICLE V
Accessory Buildings, Uses And Structures
Section 405.240 Purpose Of Article.
[Ord. No. 1996-12 § 16, 9-18-1996]
The regulations hereinafter set forth in this Section qualify or supplement, as the case may be, the district regulations appearing elsewhere in this Chapter.
Section 405.250 Restrictions On Building And Use Of Accessory Structures.
[Ord. No. 1996-12 § 16, 9-18-1996]
No accessory buildings shall be constructed upon a lot until the construction of the main building has been actually commenced, and no accessory building shall be used for dwelling purposes, other than by domestic servants employed entirely on the premises.
Section 405.260 Construction Of Accessory Buildings In Rear Yard; Restrictions.
[Ord. No. 1996-12 § 16, 9-18-1996]
Accessory buildings or structures may be constructed or installed in a required rear yard only when the building is a garage that is entered from an alley, and then it shall not be located closer than (10) feet to the alley line.
Section 405.270 Fences.
[Ord. No. 1996-12 § 16, 9-18-1996; Ord. No. 2003-03, 5-15-2003; Ord. No. 2008-14 § 1, 12-10-2008]
A.
Property boundary fences may be constructed on a common property line provided that the abutting property owners acknowledge joint ownership and maintenance arrangements upon application for a building permit.
B.
Fences located in front yards shall be no higher than four (4) feet and no closer to the near edge of the public street than three (3) feet, subject to the following restrictions:
1.
The provisions for maintaining sight distance at the street intersections contained in Article III, Supplementary District Regulations, of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Maysville, Missouri, and provide a safe sight distance from the edge of private drives;
2.
Shall not be electrified;
3.
Will not materially damage adjacent or abutting property by obstructing the view, light or air;
4.
Fences will be constructed of wood or synthetic material pickets, wrought iron, decorative plastic, or other decorative materials or similar appearance. In residential areas barbed wire is strictly prohibited, chain link fences are allowed but they must have a chain link post with a top railing attached; and
[Ord. No. 2022-07, 9-26-2022[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: The changes incorporated by Ord. No. 2022-07 were approved by voice vote in the meeting held 9-26-2022.
5.
Smooth side of fences shall face outward away from the fenced property.
Section 405.280 Satellite Television Antennas.
[Ord. No. 1996-12 § 16, 9-18-1996]
Satellite television antennas may be constructed or installed in a required rear yard. The antenna station must also be installed and anchored in conformance with standard construction principles, and may not be connected to serve any adjoining public utility requirements regarding distances between the antenna and the public utility lines.
Section 405.290 Portable Or Movable Storage Buildings Or Sheds.
[Ord. No. 1996-12 § 16, 9-18-1996]
Portable or movable storage buildings or sheds are considered accessory buildings. If the storage building is located closer than ten (10) feet to the main building, the storage building shall be regarded as part of the main building for the purposes of determining side and rear yards.
Section 405.295 Accessory Buildings Defined.
[Ord. No. 2023-08, 7-10-2023]
No vehicle, vehicle component, van, trailer, or trailer box may be used as an accessory building, accessory structure, or storage building upon a lot.
Section 405.300 Solar Access Availability.
[Ord. No. 1996-12 § 16, 9-18-1996]
Under Section 442.012, RSMo., the right to utilize solar energy is defined as a property right that can be acquired through negotiation with adjacent property owners, but cannot be acquired through eminent domain. Any easements obtained for the purpose of construction, reconstruction, remodeling or acquisition of a solar energy device shall only be created in writing and shall be subject to the same conveyancing and instrument recording requirements as other easements. Any instrument creating a solar easement shall include, but not be limited to, the vertical and horizontal angles, expressed in degrees, at which the solar easement extends over the real property subject to the solar easement and any terms or conditions or both under which the solar easement is granted or will be terminated. Easements for solar light shall be considered negative easements. A certified copy of any solar easements negotiated and properly recorded in the City of Maysville shall be filed with the City Clerk.