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Per Chapter 1007, Section 3, Subd. 4: D. Accessory Buildings and Structures. 1. General Provisions. a. No accessory building or use shall be constructed or developed on a lot prior to the time of construction of the principal building to which it is accessory, except in the case of agricultural buildings on agriculture land as defined by State Statute 273.13, Section 23, as amended. b. A building or portion thereof used for an accessory use, other than home occupation, shall be considered as an accessory building. c. No detached accessory building shall be closer to the front lot line than the principal building or its attached garage except within the R, R-X, and R -BR Zoning Districts, provided the accessory building is set back at least one hundred (100) feet from the street right -of -way. d. Setbacks for accessory buildings in all districts shall be determined in accordance with appropriate district provisions. Location of said accessory buildings shall not interfere with the future subdivision of the property. e. Accessory structures may be constructed within public and private utility and drainage easements provided that: 1) No accessory structure shall be located within a drainage or utility easement without written permission of the Zoning Administrator and the filing of an encroachment agreement. 2) No footings or foundation shall be placed within the easement. 3) The entire structure, including any base material, must be designed to be easily moved if deemed necessary by the city. 4) Removal of an accessory structure or portion thereoffor the purpose of utilizing the easement shall be at the property owner 's expense. f 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 structures 2 • •