§ 4.9. Accessory uses, buildings or structures.

Accessory uses, buildings, or structures on residential lots shall be located within a rear yard only and be a minimum of five (5) feet from all property lines which do not abut a street right-of-way. A detached garage or carport may be allowed in a side yard of a residential lot and, if so placed, shall comply with the side yard setback requirements of the district. In the case of a residential corner lot, in which a lot abuts or adjoins the intersection of two (2) or more streets other than an alley, an accessory structure may be allowed in a side yard and, if so placed, shall comply with the side yard setback requirements of the district.

Accessory uses, buildings, or structures on nonresidential lots shall not be allowed in the front yard and must comply with side and rear yard requirements established for the zoning district in which such accessory buildings or uses are located. The following accessory uses, buildings, or structures on nonresidential lots may be allowed in a front yard of a nonresidential lot and, if so placed, shall comply with the front yard setback requirements of the district: ATMs (automated teller machines) and service stations.

All accessory uses, buildings, or structures in all zoning districts shall be subordinate to the principal structure. An accessory building's floor area shall be no larger than fifty (50) percent of the principal structure floor area. Accessory structures shall not exceed the height of the most prevalent roof top of the principal building on the property.

Outdoor play structures or play sets in commercial districts, commonly associated with fast-food eating establishments, shall be located in a side or rear yard only and shall comply with the required yard setbacks of the district.

All site plans for multifamily, commercial, and industrial buildings shall include a solid waste container pad that has easy and safe access for a front-end loader. Solid waste containers shall be screened from all streets and adjoining properties with a solid, opaque fence or wall which shall be a minimum of six (6) inches taller than the container.

An amenity, as defined by this chapter, shall not be considered an accessory structure.