1.   Storage Buildings.

   A.   Storage buildings less than 96 square feet will not be required to obtain a building permit, but will be required to comply with all setback and yard requirements listed below.

   B.   Storage buildings greater than 96 square feet will be considered an accessory building and will be required to obtain a building permit and shall comply with all setback and yard requirements listed below.

2.   Accessory Buildings and Structures.

   A.   All accessory buildings shall be required to obtain a building permit and comply with all set back and yard requirements.

   B.   No accessory building or structure shall be erected in any front yard.

   C.   No accessory building or structure shall be constructed upon a lot until construction of the principal building has been finished, and no accessory building shall be used unless the principal building on the lot is also being used. Accessory buildings may not to be used for dwelling purposes.

   D.   Accessory buildings or structures may be erected as part of the principal building, or may be connected thereto by a common wall or breeze-way that provides entry into the principal building or by a continuous foundation, provided all yard requirements for a principal building are complied with.

   E.   In any residence district, R-l, R-2, R-3, no accessory building shall be erected in any yard other than the rear yard, except as provided for in this section, and it shall occupy less than 40% of the rear yard. If more than one lot is being used, the percentage shall be computed on the combined size of the lots.

   F.   Accessory buildings shall be limited to 15 feet in height with the sidewalls not exceeding 10 feet in height, and shall be distanced at least 5 feet from all lot lines of adjoining lots which are in any “R” District, 6 feet from any other building or structure on the same lot and at least 6 feet from alley lines, except that when any entrance to an accessory building faces the alley, the accessory building shall be at least 20 feet from any alley line.

   G.   A carport or garage for a residence may be in a side yard, provided that a full required side yard is provided between the garage or carport and the side lot line, and the garage or carport is at least 6 feet from any existing building on the same lot.

   H.   Accessory buildings exceeding 440 square feet in area shall be constructed of new materials that are the same or similar to the principal building or the existing accessory structures on the lot. Fabric and plastic construction materials are prohibited (hoop buildings). The roof pitch shall be substantially the same as the pitch of the roof of the principal building. The use of old truck boxes or railroad cars is prohibited.

   I.   Chicken Coops/Sheds/Buildings shall be constructed with new materials and shall be limited to 15 feet in height with sidewalls not exceeding 10 feet in height and shall be distanced at least 10 feet from any adjacent property line and shall not be allowed in the front yard.

3.   Entry Ways, Porches, Patios and Decks.

   A.   Open, screened, or enclosed porches shall be considered part of the principal building and shall comply with the front yard setback requirements. Steps are not considered part of the principal building and may extend up to 5 feet into the front yard.

   B.   Entry ways or landings less than 30 square feet are not considered part of the principal building and may extend up to 5 feet into the front yard. Entry ways or landings in excess of 30 square feet shall be considered part of the principal building and shall comply with all the front yard setback requirements.

   C.   Patios and Decks, whether attached or detached, shall be considered part of the principal building and shall comply with all front, rear and side yard setback requirements.