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Accessory structures shall be subject to the following additional requirements:

A. An accessory structure(s) shall not be larger than the primary structure in square footage. The height of the accessory structure shall not exceed the greater of (1) two stories and 32 feet or (2) the height of the primary structure in feet.

B.  Accessory structures shall be located as follows:

1.  Accessory structures associated with a single-family or duplex structure shall be located to the rear of the front building line of the primary structure, with the following limitations and exceptions:

a. Except in the RU and RC Districts, the accessory structure shall be set back at least five feet from the rear and side property lines.

b.  Accessory structures in the RU and RC Districts shall be set back at least three feet from the side and rear property lines.

c.  Accessory structures in the RR District can be located in front or to the side of the primary structure provided that:

(1) It is not located in the street or side yard; and

(2) It is on a lot at least two acres in size.

d. An accessory structure in the RS-20 District in the Suburban or Rural Tier can be located to the side of the primary structure provided that:

(1) It is not located in the side yard; and

(2) It is on a lot at least two acres in size.

e. Attached Accessory Structures

Attached accessory structures are allowed where a single structure maintains a shared common wall along a side or rear lot line that separates two lots.

(1) This allowance does not supersede any applicable building code requirements.

(2) This allowance does not supersede placement requirements with respect to primary structures.

2.  Accessory structures in Design districts shall be located to the rear of the rear building line of the primary structure(s) and shall be subject to the side and rear yard requirements of those districts.

3. The location of accessory structures associated with places of worship shall not be restricted, with the following exceptions:

a. Except in the RU and RC Districts, the accessory structure shall be set back at least five feet from the rear and side property lines.

b. Accessory structures in the RU and RC Districts shall be set back at least three feet from the side and rear property lines.

c. On parcels less than two acres, accessory structures shall not be allowed in the street yard between the primary structure and the right‐of‐way. On corner lots, this restriction shall only apply to one street yard, at the discretion of the applicant.

d. For parcels in the Urban and Downtown Tiers, no more than 75% of the site may contain accessory structures. For parcels in all other tiers, no more than 50% of the parcel may contain accessory structures.

4.  Accessory structures for all other development not listed above shall be located to the side or rear of the primary structure, but not within side or rear yards. For developments with more than one primary structure, the primary structure located closest to the right-of-way shall be used to locate the accessory structure.

5. On corner lots, accessory structures will be subject to one street yard.

6. On flag lots, an accessory structure is not required to be behind any primary building line.

C. The maximum height of an accessory structure in residential areas shall be 32 feet.

D. Within Special Flood Hazard Areas and Future Conditions Flood Hazard Areas, an accessory structure shall not exceed 1,000 square feet in area and shall meet the following criteria:

1.  Accessory structures shall not be used for human habitation (including working, sleeping, living, cooking or restroom areas);

2.  Accessory structures shall not be temperature-controlled;

3.  Accessory structures shall be designed to have low flood damage potential;

4.  Accessory structures shall be constructed and placed on the building site so as to offer the minimum resistance to the flow of floodwaters;

5.  Accessory structures shall be firmly anchored in accordance with Section 8.4, Floodplain and Flood Damage Protection Standards;

6. All service facilities such as electrical shall be installed in accordance with Section 8.4, Floodplain and Flood Damage Protection Standards; and

7. An accessory structure with a footprint less than 150 square feet that satisfies the criteria outlined above does not require an elevation or floodproofing certificate. Elevation or floodproofing certifications are required for all other accessory structures in accordance with Section 8.4, Floodplain and Flood Damage Protection Standards.

E. In addition to the requirements in paragraphs A, B, and D, accessory structures in Design districts shall comply with the following standards:

1. The height of the structure shall not exceed the lesser of three stories or 40 feet and shall not exceed the primary structure in height; and

2. The structure shall be compatible with the primary structure in style, materials, roof form, and details.