An accessory structure attached to a main building shall comply in all respects with the requirements of this chapter applicable to the principal building.

All accessory structures, except fences and walls, shall not project into or be placed in any minimum front, side or rear yard.

Fences and walls.

Porches, decks, patios, tennis courts, private greenhouses and landscape structures. These accessory structures shall be permitted when not in violation of yard requirements.

Garden sheds, private garage and carport. Garden or utility sheds, private garages and carports may be located in the required rear or side yard of a principal building, provided that they do not violate any front yard setback requirements and are not located within 10 feet of any dwelling and in no case closer than five feet from any side and/or rear lot line.

Private residential swimming pools. A permanent in-ground or aboveground private residential swimming pool, accessory to a one-family or two-family dwelling, may be located within any required yard or setback. An in-ground pool shall be enclosed with a fence or wall at least four feet high, either around the perimeter of the rear yard or around the pool, with an entrance which can be latched or locked to prevent unauthorized, uncontrolled or accidental entry. An aboveground pool with all sides a minimum of four feet above grade shall have retractable steps that latch and prevent access to pool when not in use. For private residential pools, a wall or face of a dwelling or building may be used as part of pool enclosure. Such uses, if they meet the above conditions and standards, require a permit from the Zoning Officer.

On-site agricultural sales. In the A-1 and R-1 Districts, the sale of agricultural products grown on a farm, as defined by this chapter, shall be permitted subject to the following regulations:

Clear sight triangle. All accessory structures and landscaping shall be subject to the requirement to provide clear sight triangles at all intersections. Within such triangles, no object greater than 2 1/2 feet in height and no other object that would obscure the vision of the motorist shall be permitted. Such triangles shall be established from a distance of:

Fences and buffer areas. All fences and buffer areas or landscaping material shall be located so as to not obstruct visibility for traffic on adjacent streets or traffic entering or leaving the property or adjacent properties.

Satellite dish antennas. A maximum of three satellite dish antennas shall be permitted on a residential lot. In all zoning districts, satellite dish antennas shall not be permitted in front yards. In residential zoning districts, the maximum diameter of any satellite dish antenna installed on any lot or on any roof or above any building shall be 12 feet. In zoning districts other than residential, the maximum diameter of any satellite dish antenna installed on any lot or on any roof or above any building shall not exceed 20 feet. In all zoning districts, the maximum height of any freestanding satellite dish antenna shall be 20 feet. In all zoning districts, no part of any satellite dish antenna shall be located closer than 20 feet to any property line.

Structures accessory to industrial uses. In the M-1 District, no accessory structure shall be permitted in a front yard. Accessory structures shall be permitted in a side or rear yard, provided that they shall be located at least 20 feet from the side or rear lot line.

Agricultural land uses. No structure or fenced area in which farm animals are kept shall be closer than 100 feet to any property line. No greenhouse shall be operated within 50 feet of any property line. No storage of manure or odor or dust-producing substances shall be permitted within 100 feet of any property line.

Canopies and similar structures. Canopies and similar permanent freestanding roofed structures without walls shall be permitted to cover outdoor seasonal display and sales areas or fuel dispensing areas accessory to authorized uses in the B and M Districts, provided that:

All other structures accessory to residential dwellings. All other structures accessory to residential dwellings shall not be located in the minimum required front yard or minimum required side yards. Buildings accessory to residential dwellings which are located in the rear yard shall be located at least 10 feet from the rear and side lot lines and shall be located at least 10 feet from any septic tank or leaching field.

Any accessory structure which is attached to the principal dwelling building by contiguous walls, a breezeway or similar connection shall be considered part of the principal structure and shall be subject to the yard requirements for principal structures.

On a parcel of land 10 acres in size or larger, accessory uses or structures are permitted on the parcel even if there is no principal use or structure on the parcel; however, all other applicable provisions of this chapter shall be met.

No said systems or equipment shall be erected in a front yard or within the area between a front lot line and the front building facade of the principal building on the lot.

The structure supporting the wind rotor unit, including any necessary guideposts and supporting cables, shall be independent of any occupied structure and shall not be more than 45 feet in height.

The minimum distance between grade and the lowest point of the rotor blade shall be 20 feet.

All electric lines/utility wires shall be buried underground.

Any mechanical equipment associated and necessary for operation, including a building for batteries and storage cells, shall be enclosed by a six-foot fence with screening planting in accordance with this chapter. The supporting structure shall also be enclosed by a six-foot fence, unless the base of the tower is not climbable for a distance of 12 feet.

When a building is necessary for storage cells or related mechanical equipment, the building shall not exceed 140 square feet.

The resultant energy harnessed from the wind shall not be used on property other than that on which located, unless all applicable cogeneration requirements are met.

The supporting structure and generating unit shall be kept in good repair and sound condition. Upon abandonment of use, the supporting structure and related structures shall be dismantled and removed from the property within 60 days.

The applicant shall demonstrate that any noise from the wind energy facility shall not exceed 45 dBA measured at the property line.

Any upgrade, modification or structural change that materially alters the size or placement of an existing solar energy facility shall comply with the provisions of this section.

Building-mounted and ground-mounted systems are permitted in all zoning districts as an accessory use to any lawfully permitted principal use on the same lot upon issuance of the proper permit and upon compliance with all requirements of this section and as elsewhere specified in this section.

Building-mounted systems are permitted to face any rear, side and front yard or any unregulated yard area. Building-mounted systems may only be mounted on lawfully permitted principal or accessory structures.

For ground-mounted systems, all exterior electrical lines must be buried below the surface of the ground where possible or be placed in conduit.

Ground-mounted systems. Ground-mounted systems are subject to the accessory use or structure setback requirements in the zoning district in which the system is to be constructed. The required setbacks are measured from the lot line to the nearest part of the system. No part of the ground-mounted system shall extend into the required setbacks due to a tracking system or other adjustment of solar PV related equipment or parts.

Building-mounted systems on a sloped roof shall not be required to be screened.

Building-mounted systems.

Ground-mounted systems. If a ground-mounted system is to be installed on a lot containing a structure that is nonconforming because the required minimum setbacks are exceeded, the proposed system shall be permitted so long as the system does not encroach into the established setback for the lot. If a ground-mounted system is to be installed on a lot that is nonconforming because it violates zoning district requirements other than setbacks, then a variance must be obtained for the proposed installation.

The Township reserves the right to inspect a solar PV system for building or fire code compliance and safety.

If, upon inspection, the Township determines that a fire code or building code violation exists, or that the system otherwise poses a safety hazard to persons or property, the Township may order the landowner to repair or remove the system within a reasonable time. Such an order shall be in writing, shall offer the option to repair, shall specify the code violation or safety hazard found and shall notify the landowner of his or her right to appeal such determination.

No chickens are permitted on lots smaller than 1/2 acre in size.

On lots 1/2 acre to one acre in size, a maximum of five chickens are permitted to be kept on the lot. No roosters are permitted. All chickens must be kept within an enclosure at all times.

Except on hobby farms, on lots of one acre to five acres in size, chickens may be kept; however, no roosters are permitted and all chickens must be kept within an enclosed structure at all times.

On lots of five acres in size and larger, chickens and roosters may be kept.

All areas, enclosures and structures were chickens are kept shall be kept in good repair and general cleanliness.

The special event barn must be an accessory use to a farm, as defined by this chapter.

The parcel on which the special event barn is located must be able to accommodate all facets of the event within the boundaries of the property.

Special event barns shall be located in their original location.

Special event barns, including all fixtures, tents and parking, shall be set back at least 50 feet from all property lines.

Any special event barn shall be subject to the following setback requirements:

Any additions or changes to the barn to accommodate the use as a special event barn shall be secondary and shall not drastically alter the visual or material character of the barn except as necessary to provide for safe use by patrons.

Attendance at a single event at a special event barn shall be limited to no more than 200 persons. Staff for the event (e.g., security, caterers, etc.) shall not be included in the attendance count.

The conduct of the event including fixtures, tents and parking may extend to the grounds but may not extend into the building setback areas.

No more than 12 events per calendar year and two events per month shall be permitted at a special event barn, excluding any rehearsal for the same event.

Parking shall be on the property on which the special event barn is located. Under no circumstances may parking be on state or Township roads, on other public property, or on private property other than that on which the special event barn is located.

No event may begin before 11:00 a.m. or extend past 11:00 p.m., with all attendees to exit the premises by 12:00 midnight.

All entertainment must end by 10:00 p.m.

All entertainment, including but not limited to DJs, music, bands, a dance floor or a stage, shall be limited to the interior of the special event barn. Outdoor recreation activities conducted by the attendees shall not be considered entertainment for the purposes of interpreting this section.

Portable restroom facilities, approved by the Washington County Sewage Enforcement Officer, are required.

The owner of the special event barn shall provide bonded, insured on-site independent security guards for each event, and a certificate showing that the special event barn is covered by special event liability insurance shall be displayed at all times.

No food may be grilled, cooked, or otherwise prepared on site or by the owners of the special event barn. This shall not include incidental preparation done by catering staff, such as setting up chafing dishes, preparing platters and other such preparation. Insurance certificate for the caterer shall be required.

Signs for the special event barn shall be erected only in accordance with provisions applicable to home occupations.

No pyrotechnics may be used in conjunction with activities associated with the special event barn.

Special events may be held only on Fridays and Saturdays.

Trash shall be removed within 48 hours following the end of every special event.

Any special event barn that has been damaged or destroyed by fire or other means may be reconstructed and used as before if the restructuring is performed within 12 months of discontinuance of use and if the restored building covers no greater area and contains no greater cubic content than did the building that was destroyed.