26.020 General Requirements

(Amended 11/18/08; 01/12/21) In addition to the use limitations and other regulations for the zoning district in which the accessory use, building or structure is proposed, no accessory use, building or structure shall be allowed unless it complies with the following requirements: A. All accessory use(s), building(s) or structure(s) shall be incidental and subordinate to the principal use or structure in area, extent, and purpose. B. An accessory use, building or structure shall be under the same ownership or control as the principal use or structure. C. No accessory use, building or structure shall be established or constructed before the principal use is in operation or the structure is under construction in accordance with the requirements of this Code. D. No signage shall be approved or maintained in connection with an accessory use or structure. E. An accessory detached garage may be allowed to have an accessory dwelling unit subject to the conditions listed in Section 26.030 and Section 26.040. F. Agricultural buildings used for agricultural purposes only, such as barns, silos, bins, and farm machinery sheds in the TH-5, A-5, A-1 and RA-1 Agricultural zoning districts shall not be considered accessory buildings. Such buildings are principal agricultural buildings and shall comply with the bulk and intensity requirements of the zoning district they are located in. G. Accessory buildings and structures must comply with any applicable requirements of the International Building Code and International Fire Code.