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The following section of code specifically outlines the accessory structure requirements for all Wommercial and industrial zoning districts. It may be necessary to address institutional buildings within this section so that it covers the allowable institutional uses of the residential and rural zoning districts as well. This section of code is also very specifically written to exclude a bus storage facility such as the Rehbein Transit facility on Hodgson Road. Should the board desire to remove these exceptions it would make that facility a legal non - conforming use and would limit the potential for the same type of use being built elsewhere in the city. Letter (b) could use further clarification to clearly indicate that the setbacks for accessory structures must not be less than that of the main structure rather than `shall not exceed' which could be read to mean that they can not be placed any further setback than that of the main structure. The overall question for the board is that if they no longer want detached trash enclosures, then do they want to prohibit detached accessory structures all together? • SECTION 3. GENERAL PROVISIONS Subd. 4. General Building and Use Provisions. D. Accessory Buildings and Structures. 9. Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts. The following establishes the maximum number, size, and height of accessory buildings allowed in the commercial and industrial zoning districts: a. Only one (1) accessory building shall be allowed not to exceed four hundred (400) square feet except when intended for storage of buses. b. Building setbacks shall not exceed base district requirement. c. Building height shall be limited to twelve (12) feet maximum except when intended for storage of buses per Section 3, Subd. 4.B.2.b of this Ordinance. d. Metal buildings and pole barns are prohibited. e. Roof and exterior color and material shall be compatible with the principal structure. f. Accessory buildings on commercial /industrial sites shall be limited to typical accessory storage uses, no auxiliary commercial/ industrial use shall be allowed within an accessory storage building. Site and building plan review shall not be required for accessory building construction as an accessory building that meets the requirements listed herein shall be considered a minor project for the purposes of Section 2, Subd. 5.A of this Ordinance. g. h. Accessory buildings shall not be located within an easement. If the principal building is expanded to cover more of the lot, the accessory building shall be removed if the intended need no longer exists. j. Building permits shall be required as regulated by the State Building Code.