What is the maximum size for an accessory building/structure?
The lesser of 30% of the minimum lot size for the zoning district or an area equal to the size of the principle structure. Example: R-1 zoning with a minimum lot size of 25,000 square feet (0.57 acres), the maximum size of the accessory building/structure is 7,500 square feet. However, the principle structure is only 2,000 square feet. Therefore, the maximum size of all accessory buildings/structures is 2,000 square feet. • May I place an accessory building/structure in my front yard? No, only in the rear or side yard. • What is the setback for an accessory building/structure? • An accessory building/structure has to be at least five (5) feet from the rear and side lot lines. • An accessory building/structure has to be at least ten (10) feet from the principle structure (house). • An accessory building/structure has to be (6) six feet from all other accessory buildings/structures on the lot. • Accessory buildings/structures have to be (40) forty feet from all public rights-of-way, ease
