Ordinance #34

Zoning
Accessory Uses and Structures - Kiel

The Common Council of the City of Kiel, Manitowoc and Calumet Counties do ordain as follows:

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LANGUAGE OF SECTION 17.32.

17.32 ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES.

(1) An accessory use or structure in any zoning district shall not be established prior to the principal use or structure being present or under construction. Any accessory use or structure shall conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located, except as specifically otherwise provided.

(2) Accessory structures in R-1, R-2 and R-3 districts are subject to the following regulations:

(a) Residences With Attached Garages:

(1) One (1) attached garage per dwelling unit shall be permitted, andthe measurement of said garage shall be as follows:

a) The maximum square feet of floor area shall be limited to the smaller of one thousand (1000) square feet or the first floor dwelling unit area in the case of a single family residence.

b) The maximum square feet of floor area shall be limited to the smaller of six hundred (600) square feet or the first floor dwelling unit area in the case of a duplex or 2-family dwelling or multi-family dwelling.

C) Minimum yards shall be the same size as that required for the principal structure.

(2) One (1) detached accessory structure per dwelling unit shall be permitted, provided the combined area of the attached garage and accessory structure does not exceed the maximum limits set forth in Subsection (1) hereinabove, and complies with the location and height regulations for detached garages as provided hereinbelow, except where subdivision covenants provide otherwise.

(b) Residences With Detached Garages.

(1) One (1) detached garage per lot shall be permitted, with the following size limitations:

a) The maximum square feet of floor area shall be limited to the smaller of one thousand (1000) square feet, the first floor dwelling unit area of the principal structure, or thirtyfive percent (35%) of the rear yard.

b) When located to the rear of the principal dwelling unit, the structure shall be a minimum of three (3) feet from the rear and side lot lines; if located in a side yard, the structure shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet from the side property line. In either event, the structure shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet from the dwelling unit, and shall not be located in a required front or street side yard for a comer lot.

c) A detached garage shall have a maximum height of fifteen (15) feet or the height of the principal building.

(2) One (1) additional accessory structure per lot shall be permitted, provided the combined floor area of the two detached structures shall not exceed the area permitted for a detached garage as set forth in this Subsection, and provided it complies with all applicable height and location requirements for detached garages.

(3) No detached garages or other accessory buildings shall be located nearer the front lot line than the principal building on that lot.

(4) No basement, tent, trailer or accessory building shall at any time be used as an occupied dwelling.

(5) No accessory building or structure, unless an integral part of the principal building, shall be erected, altered or moved within 8' of the principal building.

(6) When accessory buildings are attached to the principal building by a breezeway, passageway or similar means, they become part of the principal building and shall comply in all respects with the yard requirements and local Building Code of the principal building.

(7) The minimum yard requirements also apply to accessory buildings. However, where the rear lots abuts an alley, accessory buildings not attached to the principal building shall be located so as to be not closer than 6' to the rear lot line.

Adopted this 10th day of February, 1998.