Applying for a Residential Additions, Accessory Buildings, and Decks Zoning Permit:

See section 203.D.5 for the regulation in its entirety. The below is a summary and the full regulation must be consulted.

 

·         All accessory buildings require a permit (regardless of size).

·         They are buildings or structures located upon the same lot as the principal building, ie sheds,                                        unattached garage, gazebo, decks etc.

·         Maximum Height: The height of an accessory building, located in a major subdivision, shall not exceed                    16 feet above finiahed average grade, per Article II Section 207 C.2 in our Zoning Code

·         Shall not be located closer than twenty-five (25) feet from the principal building

·         Shall be located no less than fifteen (15) feet behind the front line of the principal building.

·         Shall not be closer than one hundred (100) feet from the neighbor’s principal building.

·         Shall not be located closer to lot lines than the minimum rear yard requirements of the district in which                   they are located.

·         Shall not occupy more than ten (10) percent of the rear yard.

·         Shall not exceed thirty (30) feet in height.

·         Total square footage of all accessory buildings shall not exceed the table listed in the resolution.

 

Site/Plot plan drawn to scale, showing location of existing buildings, setbacks, side and rear yard dimensions.

 

Application for Zoning Permit. This form may be obtained from the Zoning Inspector.

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