Accessory buildings are permitted in all zoning districts. The use of the accessory building must be compatible to the primary structure.

A.

Shall be incidental and subordinate to and commonly associated with the operation of the primary structure/use on the land. (Excluding barns)

B.

Shall be operated and maintained under the same ownership as the primary structure/use.

C.

Shall be designed and maintained in the same fashion as the primary structure. (Excluding barns)

D.

Shall not be permitted in the front yard and not within 10' of the front yard setback line.

E.

Must be significantly smaller in height and width than the primary structure. (Excluding barns)

F.

Shall not be located closer to the lot line than ½ of the minimum side yard or rear setback.

G.

May not be erected prior to the construction of the primary structure.

The following accessory buildings list is exempt from accessory buildings procedures and policies.

• Public utility

• Private walks

• Driveways

• Retaining walls

• Mailboxes

• Decorative yard lamp posts

• Birdbaths

• Small (<2' dia.) antenna

• Landscape features

• Temporary storage for construction

The following examples of accessory buildings include, but are not limited to:

• Barns - pole barns, farm animal barns, wedding barns, non-residential storage sheds, and the like

• Pool house

• Bath house

• Decks and patios in excess of 144 square feet.

• Detached garages

• Gazebos

• Mini barns, residential storage sheds

• Sports courts

• Swimming pools - in ground

• Residential animal kennel/chicken coop

A.

Large ground-microwave antenna dishes shall be permitted in the rear yard only.

B.

Functioning windmills are not permitted in any residential district.

C.

Functioning building-mounted solar panels are permitted in any district with a permit.

D.

Donation structures are not permitted in the US 31 overlay district.

E.

Carports shall be architecturally compatible with the primary structure, mounted to the ground, and not constructed with a type of fabric. Carports must be attached to the primary structure and are not permitted as an independent accessory building.

F.

Construction of an accessory building must start within 6 months and be completed within 9 months of the issuance of a building permit.

G.

Vehicles or units/structures with wheels are not permitted as an accessory building.

H.

Storage/shipping containers are not permitted as accessory buildings.

A.

Swimming pools may not cross any yard setback line.

B.

Refer to latest Indiana Residential Code requirements.

C.

Safety. Swimming pools shall be 100% surrounded by one or a combination of the following:

i.

Continuous connection mechanically operated cover between the cover and the deck, with the capability of supporting 400 pounds and bears an identification tag from the manufacturer. Cover to follow applicable Indiana Administrative Code.

ii.

Walls or fencing, min. height defined in Indiana State Code, with a self-closing and latching and lockable gate/door.

iii.

Other means of screening, not less than 4' in height and approved by the building inspector.

Screening for all garbage, dumpsters, trash receptacles, pallet storage, and other similar facilities, in all zoning districts, shall meet the following standards.

A.

Screening for all garbage, dumpsters, trash receptacles, pallet storage, and other similar facilities shall be completely and visually screened from the right-of-way and adjoining properties.

B.

Screening elements shall include a 6' min. height, 4-sided enclosure, which is designed to be architecturally compatible with the primary building.

C.

Not permitted in the front yard setback.

D.

Enclosures shall have a man-door, in addition to the traditional vehicular gate access. Both types of doors shall be solid/opaque. All doors shall be lockable and remain closed at all times when not in use.

A.

Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage of merchandise, equipment, supplies, products, or other materials shall only be permitted in those districts and under such conditions as specifically authorized by this ordinance.

B.

Storage and repair of vehicles.

i.

The repair, restoration, and maintenance of vehicles in any residential district shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed building, except for those activities that can be and are completed in less than 48 hours. All such repairs shall take place on private property and may not be conducted within the public right-of-way.

ii.

It shall be unlawful for the owner, tenant or lessee of any building or lands within the county to permit the open storage or parking of any inoperable motor vehicle, machinery or equipment, or parts thereof, outside of an enclosed garage or enclosed building, for a period of more than 48 hours. Inoperable motor vehicle for purposes of this subdivision shall include any motor vehicle which, by reason of dismantling, disrepair, or other cause, is incapable of being propelled under its own power, or is unsafe for operation on the streets and highways of this state because of the inability to comply with the state motor vehicles and traffic code or does not have a current license and registration as required for operation by the state motor vehicles and traffic code.

iii.

It shall be unlawful for the owner, tenant or lessee of any lot or building in a residential district to permit the open storage or parking outside of a building of semi-truck tractors and/or semi- truck trailers, bulldozers, earth carriers, cranes or any other similar equipment or machinery, unless parked for purposes of construction being conducted on that lot.

iv.

In the AG districts, however, the owner, tenant or lessee of any lot may openly store or park semi-truck tractors and/or semi-truck trailers outside of a building for up to 20 days within any 30-day period. Those vehicles shall be parked so as to not block vision of drivers on or entering any adjacent street.