|
<br />City of Little Canada – Accessory Structure Ordinance Updates
<br />Planning Commission Meeting – October 23, 2025
<br />34
<br />New Definitions
<br />Accessory Building: A building that is subordinate to and located on the same lot as the principal
<br />building, and that is used for purposes customarily incidental to the principal use. Accessory
<br />buildings include, but are not limited to, garages, workshops, gazebos, and storage buildings.
<br />Accessory buildings are classified as either attached or detached based on their physical connection
<br />to the principal building.
<br />Accessory Building, Attached: An accessory building that is connected to the principal building
<br />by a contiguous foundation, roof, floor, or wall system. For all regulatory purposes, it is considered
<br />part of the principal building.
<br />Accessory Building, Detached: An accessory building that is not connected to the principal
<br />building by a contiguous foundation, roof, floor, or wall system except for at-grade sidewalks or
<br />pathways.
<br />Accessory Structure, Small Incidental: An accessory structure with a footprint not exceeding
<br />fifty (50) square feet and a height not exceeding eight (8) feet, that is not intended for vehicle
<br />storage or human habitation. Examples include playhouses, chicken coops, garden sheds, and Little
<br />Free Libraries. Small incidental structures must comply with applicable placement and design
<br />standards.
<br />Dwelling Unit, Accessory: A dwelling unit that is subordinate to a principal dwelling, located on the
<br />same lot, and contained within a detached accessory building. An accessory dwelling unit may be
<br />constructed as a new detached structure or by converting all or part of an existing detached accessory
<br />building, such as a garage. ADUs are subject to the requirements of this code.
<br />Patio: A hard-surfaced, at-grade outdoor area designed for seating, recreation, or similar use. A patio is
<br />not supported by footings or posts and is not covered by a roof or other overhead structure.
<br />Pergola: A freestanding or attached structure consisting of vertical posts or columns supporting a roof-
<br />like open framework, typically used to provide partial shade over a patio, deck, or walkway. Pergolas are
<br />not fully enclosed and do not include solid walls. For the purposes of this code, a pergola is considered
<br />roofed regardless of whether the roof is solid, slatted, or open-lattice. Detached pergolas are classified as
<br />accessory buildings.
<br />Porch: A covered, unenclosed structure attached to the exterior of a building, typically at an entrance,
<br />that provides a transition between indoor and outdoor space. A porch may be open or screened but is not
<br />fully enclosed by solid walls or conditioned for year-round habitation.
<br />Walkway: A hard-surfaced path located on private property for pedestrian access between buildings,
<br />parking areas, public sidewalks, or other on-site features. Walkways may consist of pavement, concrete,
<br />brick, stone, or pavers and are intended solely for pedestrian use. Walkways are not designed or permitted
<br />for the movement, parking, or storage of vehicles. Any hard-surfaced area primarily intended for seating,
<br />gathering, or recreation shall be considered a patio rather than a walkway.
<br />
<br />Commented [BH61]: Chapter 919 - They are not
<br />numbered just alphabetized
<br />Commented [BH62R61]: Most of the definitions here are
<br />borrowed in whole or part from other municipalities.
<br />Commented [BH63]: Per September PC meeting, ADUs
<br />will be considered definitionally detached structures in Little
<br />Canada.
|