§ 15.20.030. Regulations.

A.

All accessory buildings, decks, garages and porches shall comply with appropriate building set-back lines and shall not be located in any area subject to a private, public, or utility easement.

B.

Not more than one garage shall be located on any residential lot and the structure shall not exceed seven hundred twenty (720) square feet in floor space and shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height.

C.

Not more than one accessory building shall be located on any residential lot and the structure shall not exceed one hundred forty-four (144) square feet in floor space and shall not exceed twelve (12) feet in height.

D.

No garage or accessory building shall be erected prior to the completion of the main structure, except when said garage or accessory building is being constructed contemporaneously with the main structure.

E.

Accessory buildings shall be located as follows:

1.

At least ten (10) feet from the main structure;

2.

At least ten (10) feet from the rear property line;

3.

Within the sides of the main structure, as extended on a line;

4.

For residential cul-de-sac lots, within the sides of the main structure, as extended on a line from each front corner of the main structure to the rear property line, which extended line shall run parallel to the side lot line and shall be equidistant from the front corner of the main structure to the side lot line.

F.

In business, commercial and industrial areas:

1.

Only one accessory building shall be allowed per site, and the building shall not exceed three hundred (300) square feet in floor space, nor shall said accessory building exceed twenty (20) feet in height.

2.

The accessory building shall be located at least twenty (20) feet from the main structure, shall be set back at least twenty (20) feet from the rear property line, and shall be within the sides, as extended as a line, of the main structure.

G.

All accessory buildings, in business, commercial and industrial areas, and all garages, wherever located, shall be set on a concrete floor and footings as provided for in appropriate village building codes.

H.

All accessory buildings, in residential areas, shall be set and securely anchored to the ground as provided for in appropriate village building codes or as determined by the village building official.

I.

All water features shall be located in rear yards only. No water feature shall be located in a front or side yard.

J.

All water features shall be located at least ten (10) feet from the main structure, at least ten (10) feet from the rear property line, within the sides of the main structure as an extended line, and at least ten (10) feet from any above-ground or below-ground utility line. Water features shall not be located in any area subject to a private, public, or utility easement.

K.

All water features shall be surrounded by a fence a minimum of six (6) feet in height, either i) surrounding the water feature; or ii) enclosing the rear yard. If said fence includes a gate, such gate shall be self-latching, the latch located a minimum of fifty-four (54) inches from the ground. The bottom of said fence shall have clearance of a minimum of two and one-half inches from the ground so as not to interfere with water run-off. Said fence shall have no spaces larger than four inches. The inclusion of horizontal slats in said fence is prohibited. Additionally, such fences must meet all other village requirements regarding the installation, construction, and maintenance of fences that are not in conflict with this section.

L.

Electrical circuits servicing water features, if any, shall be protected by ground fault interruption (GFI), either at the electrical panel to which the circuit is connected, or at every electrical outlet that connects to said electrical circuit.

M.

Water features shall be maintained so as to prevent stagnation of water that may lead to the water feature becoming a breeding ground for mosquitoes, other pests, and diseases.

N.

In addition to the requirements contained herein, the building official shall have the authority to enforce the requirements of all state and federal law, including but not limited to BOCA, ICC, and NEC.

(Ord. 00-5-2 § 3)

(Ord. No. 11-6-150, § 2, 6-14-2011)