8.21.08 Accessory Buildings

(1) Maximum Area of Accessory Buildings. Any non-agricultural accessory building that has a footprint larger than one thousand-five hundred (1,500) square feet, must be approved as a Conditional Use. Agricultural buildings, although exempt from receiving a building permit as per state Law, would require a site plan approval from the planning staff. The site plan must include the following: 1) location of the structure on the property; 2) show setbacks from the property lines; 3) show all existing and proposed structures on the property and adjoining properties (2) Accessory Buildings Prohibited as Living Area. Living and sleeping quarters shall not be permitted in any accessory building. (3) Accessory Buildings-Time of Construction. No accessory building may be constructed prior to the construction of the main building on the lot. (4) Location of Detached Accessory Structures and Buildings. All accessory buildings or structures shall be located in either the rear or side yards, unless incorporated into the principal use building or structure as an architectural and integral part thereof. If accessory buildings are located in the side yard, the required setbacks as stated in the individual zone shall be required. (5) Accessory Building Permit Requirement. Except for an approved agricultural building, a building permit shall not be approved, for an accessory building, unless there is an existing main structure on the same property or a main structure that has received a building permit.