The following requirements are for customary accessory buildings and structures. Other accessory buildings and structures containing specific accessory uses listed in Table 4-3-1 (Permitted use schedule) may have additional development requirements found in section 6-4 (Development standards for individual uses).

4-5.1

Setback requirements.

(A)

Front. No encroachment in the front setback is permitted.

(B)

Side and rear. If the gross floor area (GFA) of the accessory structure or building is less than or equal to 600 square feet, the structure or building may be located five feet from a side or rear line. If the GFA is greater than 600 square feet, it must meet the principal building(s) setback requirements.

4-5.2

Location.

(A)

Single-family development. All accessory structures and buildings must be located behind the front building line of the principal structure, except for those tracts of two or more acres where the owner can clearly demonstrate to the satisfaction of the planning board that the proposed accessory structure will not be intrusive, will be in keeping with the residential character of the surrounding area, and will not interfere with the vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Prior to consideration of a request to locate an accessory structure or building in front of the building line of the principal structure by the planning board, notice of the request shall be made by first class mail to the owner(s) of the parcel of land affected by the request and the owners of all parcels of land adjoining and contiguous to that parcel of land as shown on the county tax listing at least ten days but no more than 25 days prior to the board's meeting date. In determining whether or not the proposed accessory structure or building will be intrusive, will be in keeping with the residential character of the surrounding area, and will not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic, the planning board shall consider the following: the pattern of development of the surrounding area, the location of principal and accessory structures and buildings in the vicinity, the extent of existing or proposed vegetation and/or topographical characteristics that may shield the proposed structure or building from view of adjacent properties or public right-of-way(s), the proposed setback from property lines and/or public right-of-way(s), sight distances necessary to preserve unimpeded line of sight for vehicles and pedestrians, and other relevant information that may be presented.

No permit shall be issued for the structure or building for 15 calendar days following the planning board's authorization. Appeals of planning board action shall be to the governing body and shall be made within 15 days after planning board action. In the AG, RS-40, and RS-30 zoning districts, existing accessory structures and buildings with any horizontal dimension greater than 12 feet may be located in front of the front building line of the principal structure.

(B)

Multifamily development. Clubhouses, rental or administrative offices, and mailbox kiosks or shelters may be located in front of the front building line of the principal building, but shall follow the same street setbacks as the principal building. All others accessory buildings and structures shall be located behind the front building line of the principal building(s).

(C)

Non-residential zoning districts. Accessory structures and buildings may be in front of the front building line of the principal structure. but must follow the same street setback as the principal building.

(D)

All districts. No accessory structure or building except utility substations shall be erected in any easements.

4-5.3

Height.

[(A)]

The height of all accessory structures and buildings shall conform to the zoning district in which it is located.

(B)

Additional requirements for non-residential districts.

1)

Neighborhood business district (NB).

a)

No more than 3,000 square feet of gross floor area per use shall be permitted on a lot.

b)

Outside storage is prohibited.

c)

Hours of operation shall be restricted to between 6:00 a.m. to midnight.

d)

Drive-thru sales and services are not permitted.

e)

Exterior lighting is limited to indirect illumination and safety lighting. All exterior lighting shall be hooded or shielded so that the light source is not directly visible from adjacent streets or properties. No exterior lighting shall be located higher than 15 feet above ground or pavement.

f)

All off-street parking shall be located to the rear of the building.

g)

Buildings must be reflective of the architectural styles, exterior material, and colors of nearby residences.

h)

A maximum of two dwellings units are permitted above each business.

2)

Limited business (LB).

a)

No more than 50,000 square feet of gross floor area per use shall be permitted on a lot.

b)

No more than 100,000 square feet of gross floor area per development shall be permitted.

c)

Outside storage is prohibited.

3)

General business (GB). Any new principal structure or addition to an existing principal structure proposed to be located less than 15 feet from a public right-of-way shall have windows and/or doors on the street facing façade equaling or exceeding ten percent of the square footage of the ground floor façade. In addition, all new principal structures proposed to be located less than 15 feet from a public right-of-way must be designed to include a functional entrance oriented towards the public right-of-way and the property shall be developed with sidewalk(s) that extend along the frontage of the property and connect to the functional entrance(s). Furthermore, all permitted uses within the wholesale trade category, except market showrooms, shall meet the following standards:

a)

A maximum of 10,000 square feet of gross floor area intended for wholesale trade shall be permitted per establishment, and

b)

No outside storage of materials shall be permitted.

4)

Highway business (HB). All permitted uses within the wholesale trade category shall meet the following standards:

a)

A maximum of 10,000 square feet of gross floor area intended for wholesale trade shall be permitted per establishment, and

b)

No outside storage of materials shall be permitted.

5)

Corporate park district (CP).

a)

Loading areas shall not be located on the side of a building facing a public street.

b)

Accessory outside storage shall not cover an area exceeding 25 percent of the ground level gross floor area of the principal building(s), shall be restricted to the area between the rear property line and the building(s), and shall be fully screened from ground level view.

c)

Outside assembly, manufacturing, or processing shall not be permitted.

6)

Light industrial district (LI).

a)

Loading areas shall not be located on the side of a building facing a public street, unless such areas are screened from view by plant materials, earthen berm, or combination thereof, with a minimum height of six feet; or unless the street is classified as a local industrial or industrial cul-de-sac street.

b)

Outside storage or assembly shall be fully screened from ground level view or public streets.

4-5.4

Accessory use area. An non-residential accessory use shall not exceed 25 percent of any of the following measures: gross sales, building volume, floor area, land area, or any other appropriate measure of usage.

(Ord. of 4-9-2007(1); Ord. of 11-17-2011(1); Ord. of 9-20-2012(1))