Sussex City Zoning Code
§ 19-4.7
Buildings and Lots.
[Ord. 9/5/78, S4.7; Ord. 2009-18, S1]
a.
No lot shall have erected upon it more than one residential building except as otherwise specifically authorized in this chapter.
b.
Porches, balconies, breezeways and terraces shall not be considered as part of a principal structure and may project into required open spaces.
c.
The minimum lot widths of corner lots in all residential districts shall be 20 percent larger than the minimum lot widths required under the respective bulk regulations.
d.
The height limitations of this chapter shall not apply to chimneys, church spires, stand pipes, gables, cupolas, flag poles, monuments, television antennae or towers, cables, lofts or water tanks, elevator housings and similar structures and necessary mechanical appurtenances for the zone in which the building is located; provided that no such exception shall cover at any level more than ten percent of the area of the roof on which it is located.
e.
An accessory building attached to the main building shall comply with, in all respects, the requirements of this chapter applicable to the main building.
f.
An accessory building in a residence district or a private parking area shall not be located in any required front yard space.
g.
Accessory buildings in residence districts shall not exceed one story or 15 feet in height and may not occupy more than 30 percent of the required rear yard.
h.
In residence districts the minimum distance of any accessory building from an adjacent building shall be five feet. An accessory building may be permitted to straddle a side or rear lot line for service to two residences by common consent of the adjoining property owners concerned.
i.
Private Pools. Private pools in yard areas of single-family lots shall be permitted provided:
1.
They shall be located only in rear or side yard areas.
2.
The edge of any pool shall be at least ten feet from all property lines and ten feet from any structure.
3.
In the case of a pool in a side yard, the same setbacks apply and a six foot fence shall be required to create a buffer between the pool and the road.