Sheds, Patios and Other Structures

Sheds, play structures, covered and uncovered decks and patios, gazebos, arbors, air conditioning units and other accessory structures may be installed/constructed on your property in accordance with the Accessory Structure Ordinance. The Ordinance addresses both attached and detached accessory buildings and structures.

Accessory Structure Development Standards

Setbacks

Second story decks have different setbacks than the main house.

Zone Front Setback Side Setback Rear Setback
R1, R-2, RHS Zones 17 feet 15 feet 20 feet
A Zones 22 feet 20 feet 25 feet
A-1 Zones 17 feet 20 feet 25 feet

Front yard setback for detached accessory structures:

  • Residential Zones: 20 feet
  • Agricultural Zones: 30 feet

Street side setback for detached accessory structure: 15 feet

Street side setback for detached structure next to a key lot: 20 feet

Basements in accessory structures count toward floor area ratio.

Play structures have different setback requirements and may be encroach within the front yard and street side yard setback area under certain conditions.

Distance between the main house and detached accessory structures is a minimum of five feet.

Small, portable storage sheds less than 6 feet in height, not attached to the building, permanent foundation or pad may be closer than five feet to a main house but not closer than 3 feet to any property line.

Did You Know?

  1. All accessory buildings and structures apply toward the lot coverage of a site.
  2. All enclosed accessory buildings and structures count toward total floor area ratio on a site.
  3. Maximum lot coverage is thirty percent (30%) of usable rear yard.
  4. Sheds, 120 square feet or less, do not need a building permit but must meet accessory structure ordinance requirements.
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