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135-1. BUilDiNG tYPeS DRAFT
Accessory Structures
135-1.19 Accessory Structures principal structure when the accessory structure
Accessory structures are allowed on lots only in is greater than 300 square feet. Refer to the roof
type requirements of the associated building
connection with a principal use. Accessory structures type.
are subordinate and incidental to the principal use.
8. Materials. Materials shall match those of the
1.19.1 AcceSSOrY StrUctUreS tABle principal structure when the accessory structure
A. table. Table 1.19-1 establishes the permitted is greater than 300 square feet. Refer to the
accessory structures in each district. building material requirements of the associated
B. categories. Accessory structures are divided into 3 building type.
categories: Accessory Buildings, Accessory Outdoor 1.19.2 AcceSSOrY BUilDiNGS
Structures, and Accessory utility Structures. Accessory buildings are fully enclosed, unless otherwise
c. Development Standards Apply. Each accessory stated. The following are classified as accessory
structure is permitted by right in the districts in buildings:
which it is listed, provided that it is developed A. construction Structures. Temporary structures
utilizing any development standards detailed below. associated with a construction project, including:
D. General Development Standards. All accessory temporary buildings used to house offices
structures shall fulfill the following development associated with construction and/or sales and
standards, unless otherwise stated in this section, marketing for the development; and temporary
135-1.19. storage and waste containers.
1. Yard. Accessory structures shall be located in the 1. Construction Structures are permitted in all
side and rear yards unless located within the P1 yards.
district. 2. Construction Structures are only permitted in
2. Parking Spaces. Accessory structures shall not conjunction with open building permits and shall
be located upon required parking spaces per be removed when building permits are closed.
Chapter 135, Article 4 without a type 1 design 3. Wheels and chassis on temporary buildings shall
exception (see 135-6.2). be screened from the street by skirting.
3. Setback. Accessory structures shall comply with 4. Construction trailers are not required to meet
the following setbacks: roof types.
a. Front and Corner Lot Lines. Accessory B. Kiosk. An accessory building with limited space
structures shall not extend closer to for the proprietor and associated goods and no
the front or corner lot line than the space for customers to enter the structure, with the
principal structure. Refer to building siting exception of bathrooms. A kiosk is not permitted
requirements of the associated building when a principal structure is located on the lot.
type.
b. Side and Rear Lot Lines. Minimum setback 1. Yard. Permitted in all yards.
of an accessory structure shall be 5 feet. 2. use. A kiosk may house consumer goods,
4. Open Space. When a principal structure is not restaurant (such as a coffee shop, sandwich
shop), or personal service.
required in association with an OS district, an
accessory structure shall be set back from all lot 3. Area. Maximum of 500 square feet floor area.
lines a minimum of 10 feet. 4. Height. Maximum of one story or 15 feet.
5. Impervious Site Area. All accessory structures 5. Facade Requirements. A kiosk shall fulfill the
with roofs or impervious paving contribute to the following facade requirements:
maximum impervious coverage for the site, as
noted in the associated building type. a. Front and corner facades shall have a
minimum transparency of 20 percent (refer
6. Height. The maximum height is 17 feet, except to 135-7.1.7.).
where a higher maximum height is otherwise
expressly permitted. b. The kiosk shall be oriented toward the
front of corner lot line. The primary sales or
7. Roof Type. Roof type should match that of the service windows or principal entrance shall
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