Accessory Buildings as Part of Principal Buildings. Any accessory building having a common walk, roof or foundation with the principal building shall be considered part of the principal building and the total structure shall adhere to the yard requirements for the principal building.

Accessory Buildings and Structures Not to Be Constructed Prior to Principal Building. No construction permit shall be issued for the construction of an accessory building or structure, other than construction trailers, storage sheds or farm accessory buildings prior to the issuance of a construction permit for the construction of the main building upon the same premises. If construction of the main building does not precede or coincide with the construction of the accessory building or structure, the Construction Official shall revoke the construction permit for the accessory building or structure until the construction of the main building has proceeded substantially toward completion.

Distance Between Adjacent Buildings and Structures. The minimum distance between an accessory building or structure and any other building(s) or structure(s) on the same lot shall be as prescribed in sections 16-4 and 16-6 except that no poultry or livestock shelter (excluding dog runs or other shelters for household pets) shall be erected, used or located closer than 100 feet to any dwelling on the same lot.

Height of Accessory Buildings and Structures. The height of accessory buildings shall be a maximum of 25 feet unless otherwise specified in sections 16-4 and 16-6.

Location. An accessory building or structure may not be erected in required front yards and shall be set back from side and rear lot lines as prescribed in Section 16-4 except that if erected on a corner lot, the accessory building or structure shall be set back from the side street to comply with the setback line applying to the principal building for that side street and except further that no poultry or livestock shelter (excluding dog runs or other shelters for household pets) shall be erected, used or located closer than 100 feet to any property line. If the height of an accessory building or structure exceeds the minimum side and/or rear yard setbacks established by Section 16-4 of this chapter, the minimum side and/or rear yard setbacks shall be increased to the height of the accessory building or structure.