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87 2. A building or portion thereof used for an accessory use, other than home occupation, shall be considered as an accessory building. 3. Unless otherwise allowed by this Chapter, no detached accessory building, structure, or use shall be closer to the front lot line than the principal building or its attached garage except within the R and R-X zoning districts. The accessory building, use, or structure setback shall be at least 100 feet from the front lot line. 4. Setbacks for accessory buildings, structures, and uses in all zoning districts shall be determined in accordance with appropriate district provisions. Location of said accessory buildings, structures and uses shall not interfere with the future subdivision of the property. 5. Accessory buildings may, by permit, be located within public easements if the following conditions are met: a. No permanent footings or foundation shall be located within the public easement. b. The building, including any base material, must be designed to be easily moved. c. The building shall not be located within the 100-year high water level of a waterbody or watercourse. d. The drainage shall not be adversely affected by the building. e. The building footprint shall not exceed 120 square feet. f. The building shall not interfere in any way with any existing underground or over ground utility. g. The City or any utility company having authority to use such public easements, shall not be liable for repair or replacement of such buildings or appurtenance in the event they are moved, damaged or destroyed by virtue of the lawful use of said easement. 6. In rural and residential districts, gazebos that are attached to the dwelling by a raised deck, porch, or patio shall not be counted towards the maximum area or number of accessory buildings allowed on a site, as long as the sides of the gazebo remain at least 50 percent open, though the open areas may be covered with screens. 7. In rural and residential districts, accessory buildings and structures constructed primarily of canvas, plastic, fabric, vinyl or other similar non-permanent construction materials are prohibited unless otherwise permitted in this ordinance.