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June 24, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 5 of 8 RE: Zoning Code Issues & Definitions or building line of the structure is in front of the principal building. Any detached accessory structure that is not a garage shall be located only within the rear yard. ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND CORNER LOTS The definition under the current code is that any lot line that abuts a road is a ÑfrontÒ lot line; a corner lot therefore has two front lot lines, and two front yards. For detached accessory structures, the current requirement is: § 156.107 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES. (A) Residential Uses (5) 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. Staff suggest amending 156.107(A)(5) to better clarify corner lot situations. § 156.107 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES. (A) Residential Uses (5) 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 For a corner or through lot, a detached accessory building shall be to the side or rear of the principal building, and set back a minimum of 20 feet from any lot line abutting a road the street property line. No structure may be placed in an easement, except bridges by written permit approved by the City Council. LAKESHORE LOTS Commissioners discussed in June setting different standards for lots that abut lakes. First, staff would propose defining what a lakeshore lot is within the definitions section. LOT, LAKESHORE. A lot bordered on one side by a river, stream, or lakeshore, and another side by a right- of-way. Lakeshore lots may also be corner lots or interior lots. Also referred to as a riparian lot. Often, lakeshore lots are narrow and deep, with the house built deeper in the lot closer to the lakeshore than the road and front lot line. Due to the setbacks required from the lakeshore, there is often little rear yard that can be utilized for detached accessory buildings, pools, etc. The commissioners should discuss whether they prefer allowing certain items between the road and a house on lakeshore lots. Communities that allow detached accessory structures in the front yard of a lakeshore typically require screening. Communities also may require that the minimum front yard setback still be met,