Draft chapter 165: Zoning Regulations
§ 165.11 Accessory Buildings And Structures
The 2026 draft's § 165.11 beside the current code's Zoning § 9.05: removed words are struck through, added words underlined.
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(b) One pre-fabricated
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Current code
Zoning § 9.05 Accessory Buildings And Structures
(a) No accessory building or structure shall be erected more than 120 days prior to the time of completion of the construction or establishment of the principal structure or use where it is accessory. Accessory buildings and structures are limited to fifteen (15) feet in height and must be at least five feet from any main building or property line. No accessory building or structure may be erected in any yard other than rear yard and it must occupy less than thirty percent (30%) of the required rear yard, except for private garage, which may occupy up to 60% of the required rear yard. Private garages must meet minimum principal structure front, side, and rear yard requirements. Only one accessory building is permitted per residence in residential districts.
(b) One pre-fabricated garden shed of less than 100 square feet is permitted in the side yard of a lot in a residential district and can be closer than five feet to any main building. The pre-fabricated garden shed of less than 100 square feet will be permitted even if the property already has one accessory building meeting the above stated requirements of Section 9.05(a).
2026 draft
§ 165.11 Accessory Buildings And Structures
No accessory building or structure shall be erected more than 120 days prior to the time of completion of the construction or establishment of the principal structure or use where it is accessory. Accessory buildings and structures are limited to 15 feet in height and shall be at least five feet from any main building or property line. No accessory building or structure may be erected in any yard other than rear yard and it shall occupy less than 30 percent of the required rear yard, except for private garage, which may occupy up to 60 percent of the required rear yard. Private garages shall meet minimum principal structure front, side, and rear yard requirements. Only one accessory building is permitted per residence in residential districts. Pre-fabricated garden sheds of less than 100 square feet are permitted in the side yard and can be closer than five feet to any main building. A pre-fabricated garden shed of less than 100 square feet will be permitted even if the property already has one accessory building meeting the above stated requirements.
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