§ 60.631. Standards applicable to accessory uses and structures.

(a)

Accessory buildings and structures shall be counted in determining the allowable lot coverage limitation.

(b)

The following building and structure standards shall apply to accessory buildings and structures in the B-4 zoning district:

(1)

Height. The maximum height of any accessory building or structure shall be no higher than the principal structure, unless a variance is granted pursuant to section 60.907 et seq.

(2)

Accessory buildings and structures shall be located a minimum of five feet from the principal building on the zoning lot.

(3)

Accessory buildings and structures shall be located a minimum of five feet from the side lot line and a minimum distance of 7½ feet from the rear lot line, unless a variance is granted pursuant to section 60.907 et seq.

(4)

Accessory buildings and structures shall not be located in the front yard in the B-4 zoning district, unless a variance is granted pursuant to section 60.907 et seq.

(5)

Accessory buildings shall not be located on a reverse corner lot in that portion of a side yard coterminous with or on a horizontal plane with the front yard of adjacent lots.

(6)

Accessory buildings, structures and uses shall not occupy in excess of 30 percent coverage of the rear and side yards.

(7)

Accessory buildings or structures shall not be built on any lot prior to the commencement of construction of the principal building to which it is accessory.

(8)

An attached accessory building or structure shall be considered as part of the principal building on the zoning lot and shall conform to all requirements applicable to the principal structure.

(9)

All accessory buildings and uses shall be screened from adjoining and nearby zoning lots which are of a residential zoning district classification.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)