The provisions of this section shall apply to the construction, alteration, moving and repair of any garage, storage shed, deck, cement slab, patio, dog run, or gazebo within the jurisdiction.

1.   Permit Required. Each application for an accessory use permit shall be submitted prior to construction. The application shall be accompanied by a plot plan, in duplicate, drawn to scale, showing the actual dimensions of the lot, the size, shape and location of all existing buildings, location, height and material type of the proposed structure, and such other information as may be necessary to provide for the enforcement of this section. A record of applications and plans shall be kept in the City Clerk’s office.

2.   Application Fee. A fee for the accessory use permit shall be charged. The fee shall be set by resolution of the City Council and shall be available at the office of the City Clerk.

3.   Review. All applications for permits shall be submitted to the City Clerk for a ten-day review and approved prior to permit issuance. Each application shall include data necessary to show that the requirements of this chapter are met.

4.   Expiration. Every permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this section shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for period of 180 days. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee.

5.   Inspection Required. Upon completion of the work the applicant or owner shall notify the code official that the work is completed. A final inspection shall be performed to assure compliance with this section.

6.   General. (Repealed by Ordinance No. 436 – Sep. 22 Supp.)

7.   Separation from Main Building. All accessory buildings, excluding decks and gazebos, shall be separated from the main building by ten (10) feet.

8.   Appearance. An accessory building shall be comprised of similar building materials as the principal building.

9.   Private Garages. An accessory building used as a private garage may be located in any portion of the rear or side yard under the following conditions:

   A.   Maximum one private garage per lot. This may be in addition to a garage attached to a primary structure.

   B.   A maximum square feet gross building area not to exceed 70% of the rear yard area. Overall lot coverage requirements in district regulations still apply.

   C.   No portion of the structure located in a rear yard area shall be located less than four (4) feet from an adjoining property lines; less than twenty (20) feet from a public or private alley; on a utility easement.

   D.   No portion of the structure located in a side yard area shall be located less than the required side yard setback for the main building or on a utility easement.

   E.   Maximum building height of eighteen (18) feet.

10.   Accessory Structures. Decks, gazebos, or other seasonal structural addition is an accessory to the permitted use. They may be located in either the front, rear, or side yard not to exceed the setback requirements.

11.   Storage Buildings. All accessory buildings used for storage or other similar use may be located in any portion of the rear yard under the following conditions:

   A.   Maximum 200 square feet gross building size.

   B.   No portion of the structure shall be located less than four (4) feet from any adjoining property line; less than ten (10) feet from a public or private alley; on a utility easement.

   C.   Maximum building height of ten (10) feet.

12.   Front Yard Area. No private garage or storage buildings shall be located in a front yard area.

13.   Accessory Uses in R and RM Districts.

   A.   Storage of wood, lumber, and other material where the land occupied by such storage is confined to one location in the rear yard area with a maximum area of one hundred square feet, provided that there are at least eight (8) inches of free air space under such storage.

   B.   Keeping of small animals commonly housed in a dwelling, but not for sale purposes. Dog runs constructed solely for the purpose of confining dogs for exercising and feeding may be located in an Residential zone, provided that they shall not be located in a front yard or side yard or closer than ten (10) feet to any lot line.

14.   Miscellaneous - Parking and Storage. No person shall park, keep or store, or permit the parking or storage of an inoperable vehicle, vehicle component parts, miscellaneous junk and debris or more than one recreational vehicle on any public or private property, in any zoning district, unless it shall be in a completely enclosed building. This regulation shall not apply to legitimate businesses operating in a lawful place and manner, in accordance with the zoning regulations, provided, however, that any outside areas used for parking and storage shall be screened from public view if required by the regulations of the zoning district within which they are located.