§ 62-17. Garages.
(a)
Attached accessory buildings or structures. Attached accessory buildings or structures are considered a part of the principal building or structure for the purposes of determining height, bulk, and yard restrictions set forth in this Code. Garages/carports are limited to one attached garage or one detached garage per zoning lot in any single-family residential district. The primary garage door providing driveway or ramp entry must be accessible via an approved surface approach from a street or alley. All garages must be architecturally harmonious with the principal use structure.
(b)
Detached accessory buildings or structures.
(1)
Detached accessory buildings or structures as defined by this Code include, but are not limited to: garages or carports, gazebos, sheds or other outside storage, workshop or office space, outdoor kitchens, or any other covered or enclosed permanent structure intended for an accessory use. Each zoning lot is limited to one detached accessory structure, not including a garage. No detached accessory building or structure may be used for dwelling purposes.
(2)
Unless otherwise noted in section 62-13, section 62-15, or subsection (c) of this section, detached accessory buildings and structures must comply with the following height, bulk, and yard requirements:
a.
Height. The height for detached accessory buildings or structures shall be measured as building height is defined by this Code. Detached accessory buildings or structures may not exceed a height of 12 feet.
b.
Yard. Detached accessory buildings or structures may not be located at any point between the front property line and the current front yard setback line or the existing front building line, whichever is greater. Detached accessory buildings or structures may not be located within five feet of a corner side property line or three feet from an interior side or rear property line. Setback distances are measured from the property line to the nearest point of the foundation or building face. Such yards must be kept free and clear of all permanent or nuisance-causing materials and substances, unless exempted by section 62-13.
c.
Bulk. Detached accessory buildings or structures must be included in the building coverage area as restricted in zoning district and may not exceed 100 square feet, unless otherwise specified in subsection (c) of this section.
(c)
Requirements for detached garages.
(1)
Detached garages, generally. Garages are limited to one detached or one attached per zoning lot in any single-family residential district. The primary garage door providing driveway or ramp entry must be accessible via an approved hard surface approach from a street or alley. All garages must be architecturally harmonious with the principal use structure. No detached garage may be used for dwelling purposes.
(2)
Height, yard and bulk requirements for detached garages.
a.
Height. The height for detached garages shall be measured as building height is defined by this Code. In residential districts, detached garages may not exceed a height of 14 feet. For all commercial districts where such garage shall not be the principal use, no garage shall hereafter be erected or altered to exceed one story or 16 feet in height. For all industrial and special districts, no garage shall hereafter be erected or altered to exceed two stories or 24 feet in height.
b.
Yard. Detached garages may not be located at any point between the front property line and the current front yard setback line or the existing front building line, whichever is greater. Detached garages may not be located within five feet of a corner side property line or three feet from an interior side or rear property line. Setback distances are measured from the property line to the nearest point of the foundation or building face. Such yards must be kept free and clear of all permanent or nuisance-causing materials and substances, unless exempted by section 62-13.
c.
Bulk. In all residential districts, detached garages may not exceed: ten percent of the total lot area or 660 square feet, whichever is less, on all lots exceeding 4,400 square feet; 440 square feet on substandard lots 4,400 square feet or less. Any property in a single-family residential district may be improved to provide the minimum required parking, provided that any properties not conforming with the bulk requirements of that district do not construct additional accessory structures.
(Code 1964, § 30-5.09(A); Ord. No. 99-02, 1-25-1999; Ord. No. 2006-68, 8-28-2006; Ord. No. 2007-26, § 3, 3-26-2007)