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3.3 Permitted Accessory Buildings, Structures & Uses
3.3.A Provisions
- No accessory building or structure shall be built on any lot on which there is not a principal building.
- Accessory buildings or structures in all residential districts shall be subject to the following:
- No accessory building or structures shall be permitted in any front yard or any required side yard setback.
- All accessory buildings and structures shall be located at least 6 feet from any principal building situated on the same lot.
- Accessory buildings, structures, or uses in any rear yard shall not be closer than 4 feet from any side or rear property line.
- The total of all accessory buildings and structures shall not occupy more than 40% of the required rear yard setback wherein they are located.
- No free-standing accessory building or structure shall exceed 15 feet in height, unless otherwise permitted by these Regulations.
3.3.B No Permit Required
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| 1. Accessory uses that are customary, subordinate, and incidental to a principal use permitted by Section 3.2.A or Section 3.2.B. | R | R | R | R | R |
| 2. The keeping of domesticated animals as pets but not an animal hospital. | R | R | R | R | R |
| 3. The keeping of horses or similar livestock animals with one such animal permitted per three acres of land. | R | R | R | R | |
| 4. Home office when conducted in accordance with Section 6.3. | R | R | R | R | R |
| 5. Family day care home. | R | R | R | R | R |
| 6. Retaining walls less than three feet (3’) in height. | R | R | R | R | R |
| 7. Other fences or walls not over 7 feet in height (yard setbacks shall not apply but shall comply with corner visibility requirements). | R | R | R | R | R |
| 8. Sale of alcoholic beverages when accessory to an approved club, lodge or association. | R | ||||
| 9. Special events when accessory to an authorized club, lodge or association provided that any state or local permits are obtained. | R | R | R | R |
3.3.C Zoning / Building Permit Required (Staff)
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| 1. Accessory structures that are customary, subordinate, and incidental to a principal use permitted by Section 3.2.A, Section 3.2.B, Section 3.2.C, or Section 3.2.D. | R | R | R | R | R |
| 2. Private garages for up to three motor vehicles. | R | R | R | R | |
| 3. Tool shed, garden house, playhouse, tennis court, or swimming pool. | R | R | R | R | |
| 4. Tennis court fences | R | R | R | R | R |
| 5. Minor home occupations when conducted in accordance with Section 6.3. | R | R | R | R | R |
| 6. Retaining walls three feet (3’) or more in height. | R | R | R | R | R |
3.3.D Site Plan Approval Required (Commission)
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| 1. Group daycare homes to subject to the requirements of Section 6.4. | R | R |
3.3.E Special Permit Approval and Site Plan Approval Required (Commission)
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| 1. Major home occupations or any home-based business not conducted in accordance with Section 6.3. | R | R | R | R | R |
| 2. Bed and breakfast establishments, subject to the requirements of Section 6.5 of these Regulations. | R | R | R | R | R |
| 3. Private garages for more four or more motor vehicles. | R | R | R | R | R |
| 4. Fences or free-standing walls over 6 feet in height which do not meet yard setback or corner visibility requirements. | R | R | R | R | R |
| 5. The keeping of horses or similar livestock animals on a parcel with less than three acres of land per animal. | R | R | R | R | |
| 6. Buildings, structures and uses accessory to multi-family residential use including but not limited to a laundry center, community meeting room, resident mail room. | R |