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Tubular Structure Staff Report <br />September 2, 2014 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />1106.03: ACCESSORY USES: The following are permitted accessory uses in an R-1 District: (1988 <br />Code §40.10) <br /> <br />Subd. 1. Accessory Buildings: Accessory buildings, which for these purposes shall include garages, tool <br />houses, carports, sheds and similar buildings for storage of domestic supply and noncommercial <br />recreational equipment, whether attached or detached. (Ord. 664, 8-14-00) <br /> <br />a. Every R-1 zoned property improved with a single-family dwelling is allowed a maximum of <br />one-thousand eight hundred (1,800) square feet of combined accessory building area, subject to <br />the requirements noted herein. (Ord. 664, 8-14-00; Ord. 693, 3-25-02) <br /> <br />b. Accessory buildings shall not exceed eighteen feet (18’) or that of the principal structure, <br />whichever is less, in height, shall be five feet (5’) or more from all lots lines of adjoining lots <br />and shall have a pitch or slope of at least 2-12, but no steeper than 12-12. Rounded, dome or <br />geodesic dome roofs are not allowed on accessory buildings. Accessory buildings one hundred <br />twenty (120) square feet or under shall be three feet (3’) or more from any other building or <br />structure. Accessory buildings over one hundred twenty (120) square feet shall meet the <br />minimum fire separation distance as required by the Minnesota State Building Code. (Ord. 664, <br />8-14-00; Ord. 828, 10-8-09) <br /> <br />c. No accessory building in an R-1 District shall exceed nine hundred fifty-two (952) square feet <br />in area, except by conditional use permit. (Ord. 620, 7-27-98; Ord. 664, 8-14-00) <br /> <br />d. The combined square footage of accessory buildings in a rear yard shall not exceed twenty <br />percent (20%) of the rear yard. (Ord. 442, 7-11-88; Ord. 620, 7-27-98; Ord. 664, 8-14-00) <br /> <br />e. An outdoor living room or patio shall not be used for storage of automobiles or trucks. (Ord. <br />664-8-14-00) <br /> <br />f. No permit shall be issued for the construction of more than three (3) accessory buildings in <br />any R-1 District. One (1) of the three (3) permits must be for a garage. (Ord. 664, 8-14-00) <br /> <br />g. Accessory buildings shall have a weather resistant, treated or finished exterior. Structures <br />composed of tubular metal and canvas or exposed plywood, particle board or similar materials <br />shall not be permitted. The City does not allow cloth, canvas, plastic sheets and tarps or similar <br />materials as primary exterior materials on accessory buildings (except for green houses). (Ord. <br />664, 8-14-00; Ord. 828, 10-8-09) <br /> <br />h. If any accessory building is to be utilized for the storage of frequently-used vehicles, it shall <br />be serviced by an improved driveway so as to control dust, drainage and erosion, according to <br />the requirements as set forth in Section 902.05 of this Code. (Ord. 664, 8-14-00) <br /> <br />i. The roof of all accessory buildings exceeding two hundred fifty (250) square feet in size <br />shall: (Added, Ord. 828, 10-8-09) <br /> <br />(1) Match or be similar to the character and style of the roof of the principal <br />structure. (Added, Ord. 828, 10-8-09) <br /> <br /> (2) Have a pitch or slope of at least 2-12. (Added, Ord. 828, 10-8-09)