ZDC 3-401. Accessory Buildings, Uses and Structures.

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           Accessory Structure. Accessory structures (e.g., ramadas, small sheds) are structures that are a maximum of two hundred (200) s.f. in area and equal to or less than eight (8) feet in height. A structure that exceeds this building area or height shall be considered an accessory building. Such structures are subject to the following standards:

1. Accessory structures shall not be located in the required front yard building setback. An accessory structure may be located in the required rear, side, and street side yard setbacks provided that required separation for applicable building codes is provided.

2. On a through lot, an accessory structure shall not be located closer to the rear property line than the distance required for the front yard building setback; and

3. Lot coverage, as defined in this Code, for accessory structures shall be included in the overall maximum allowed in the district.

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A common example:

A common violation for this code is when a property constructs a gazebo too close to the rear property line. The violation in this scenario is having the accessory structure in a non-approved location.