§ 16-28.004. Accessory uses and structures.

The following regulations and requirements apply to accessory uses and structures:

(1)

Except as otherwise specifically provided in this part, use of accessory buildings as dwellings or lodgings is prohibited.

(2)

Accessory buildings shall be constructed concurrent with or after construction of principal buildings.

(3)

Accessory buildings in R-1 through R-5 districts shall not exceed 20 feet in height, shall not cover more than 25 percent of the area of the rear yard, and shall not contain a total floor area greater than 30 percent of the main structure. For purposes of calculating the total floor area of the main structure, the definition of residential floor area set forth in the first sentence of section 16-29.001(13)(a) shall apply, except where modified by the provisions of 16-24.008. For purposes of calculating the total floor area of the accessory building, all gross floor area of the accessory building shall be included whether or not it is conditioned or habitable.

(4)

"Amenity areas" as defined in section 15-06.001(c) that lie within subdivisions reviewed and approved pursuant to part 15, shall be authorized as accessory uses and structures in the R-1 through R-5 districts, and in single and two-family subdivisions in the RG and MR districts, and may be used and platted as an irregular lot within such subdivisions provided said lot continues to be used exclusively for an amenity area pursuant to part 15. Should such lot cease to be used as an amenity area, it shall be used only for the purposes of "open space" within the meaning of section 15-06.001(z).

(Code 1977, § 16-28.004; Ord. No. 2018-11(18-O-1023), §§ 2, 3.E, 5-16-18 )