Accessory Buildings as Part of 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.

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 or storage sheds, 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 to 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) on the same lot shall be 10 feet or as prescribed in Section 30-500 or 30-600, as applicable.

Height of Accessory Buildings and Structures.

The height of accessory buildings shall be a maximum of 15 feet unless otherwise specified in Section 30-500 or 30-600, as applicable.

Location.

An accessory building or structure may be erected in side and rear yard areas only and shall be set back from side and rear lot lines a minimum of five feet or as prescribed in Section 30-500 or 30-600, as applicable, 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.

Construction of all accessory buildings shall be completed within 150 days of the issuance of the construction permit for same, in the absence of which the construction code official may require removal of the partially completed accessory building.

Temporary Construction Trailers.

Temporary construction trailers and one sign not exceeding 32 square feet, advertising the prime contractor, subcontractor(s), architect, financing institution, or similar data shall be permitted for the period of construction beginning with the issuance of a Construction Permit and concluding with the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, or one year, whichever is less, provided said trailer(s) and sign are on the site where construction is taking place.