§ 213-101.1. Accessory structures.

In a C Residence District, two accessory structures shall be permitted; provided, however, that:

A. 

No shed shall exceed 100 square feet in area and/or 10 feet in height measured from grade to ridge. There shall be a maximum of two sheds per lot.

B. 

The yard area occupied by accessory structures and an accessory building shall be included in computing the percentage of lot area to be built upon.

C. 

Any and all accessory structures shall be located on the same lot with the building they are incidental to.

D. 

No accessory structure shall be constructed upon a lot until the construction of the building has actually commenced.

E. 

No accessory structure shall be used unless the building on the lot has been completed and is in use.

F. 

No accessory structure shall be built within two feet of any side or rear lot lines or nearer than 40 feet to any street line.

G. 

No accessory structure shall exceed 10 feet in height measured from grade to ridge if it shall have a roof, nor rest more than 18 inches above the ground if it shall have a floor or deck, said limitation being measured from the lowest point of the ground thereunder.

H. 

Sheds which comply with the provisions of this section shall not require a building permit. Sheds permitted by a variance granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals or modifications granted by the Planning Board, pursuant to this chapter, shall require a building permit.

I. 

Decks having a height of 18 inches or less which comply with the provisions of this section shall not require a building permit. Decks permitted by a variance granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals or modifications granted by the Planning Board, pursuant to this chapter, shall require a building permit.

J. 

The permitted encroachment shall not exceed six inches for the roof overhang.

K. 

No habitable or occupied space shall be permitted in an accessory structure.

Added 11-1-1988; amended 3-21-1989; 8-19-1997 by L.L. No. 12-1997