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§ 156.107 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES. (A) Accessory Structures Î Residential Uses (1) No more than two detached accessory buildings are permitted on any single-family, detached dwelling parcel located in any district except R-1. Combined aggregate square footage for detached accessory structures shall not exceed 200 square feet or 2% of the lot area, whichever is greater, except if the lot has no attached garage, the largest detached structure may not exceed the square footage of the main floor dwelling. (2) In no event may any accessory building exceed the square footage of the main level of the principal structure, except in the R-1 District. (3) An accessory structure may only be constructed on a parcel without a principal structure if the vacant lot is adjacent to a residential homesteaded lot with an existing primary structure under the same ownership. Further, all of the following conditions must be met: (4) Only 1 accessory structure is allowed, and it cannot exceed 200 SF. (5) The siding of the accessory building must be similar in style and color as the primary structure on the adjacent lot. (6) The use of this structure can only be residential in nature, i.e., a playhouse, shed, etc. (7) In the event of a sale of the vacant lot to a property owner that is not adjacent, the accessory structure must be removed or demolished unless a new primary structure is built within 1 year on the vacant lot. (8) No accessory structure shall be erected or located within any required yard other than the rear yard. (9) Detached accessory buildings must have a minimum of a 5-foot interior side setback and a 10- foot rear setback. Where a rear or side yard abuts a street, an accessory building shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from the street property line. No structure may be placed in an easement except bridges by written permit approved by the City Council. (10) In case an accessory structure is attached to the main building, it shall be made structurally a part of the main building and shall comply in all respects with the requirements of this chapter applicable to the main building. (11) An accessory building, unless attached to and made a part of the main building, shall not be closer than 6 feet to the main building, except as otherwise provided in this section. (12) The total area of an attached accessory building (garage) shall be no greater than 1,500 square feet per level, but in no event may the garage space exceed the square footage of the main floor of the dwelling.