Chapter 4 · Buildings and Construction

Article 6. Building Structure and Setbacks

Sections 4-601 to 4-605 · 5 sections

4-601 Building and setback requirements.

(a)For purposes of this article, building shall mean a structure for the principal structure.

(b)No building Structure shall be erected in any required front yard without the setback of at least thirty-five (35) feet from the front property line, or side and rear yard, without the setback of at least twenty (20) feet from the property side and rear property line.

(c)No Building Structure, driveway, hard surfaced walk or terrace, or any other object shall be permitted if it is found that the same would substantially interfere with the established use of the involved right-of-way or easement or that such object or structure would impose a hazard or inconvenience to the general public, interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic, or interfere with the loading and unloading of vehicles at the street.

(Ord. 2024-07)

4-602 Installation permit required.

No person shall install, erect, or substantially replace any accessory building without first having obtained a permit authorizing the work to be done. Application for a permit shall include the location and legal description of the property, name of the record owner of the property, name of permittee, classification and measurements of the building, location as shown on a plot plan, and estimated time of completion. There shall be a fee for such a permit as stated on the permit. The fee shall be evaluated from time to time by the governing body and appropriate changes to the fee be made.

(Ord. 2024-07)

4-603 Restrictions.

Any building here and after erected or maintained contrary to the provisions of this article is hereby declared to be a nuisance and shall be removed or repaired by the owner thereof or by the person occupying the premises on which it is located within ten (10) days after receipt of notice from the governing body to repair or remove the same.

(Ord. 2024-07)

4-604 Nonconforming buildings or setback.

Nonconforming accessory buildings which may be continued:

(a)The following lawful nonconforming accessory buildings may be continued:

(1) An accessory building which existed prior to the effective date of this amendment.

(Ord. 2024-07)

4-605 Penalty.

Any person or other entity violating any of the provisions of this article shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100) and not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500), and the maintenance of any fence contrary to the provisions of this article for a period of more than ten (10) days shall be deemed to be a separate offense for each calendar month or part thereof during which it is so maintained.

(Ord. 2024-07)