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<br />Page 2 <br /> <br /> <br />A common simplification often results in two types of accessory structures: <br /> <br />Attached Buildings (Garages) – A portion of the principal building which is devoted to <br />an accessory use, such as the parking of motor vehicles and storage of recreational <br />equipment. <br /> <br />Detached Buildings - Accessory structures (including garages and storage sheds) which <br />are not attached to the principal structure. <br /> <br />It is suggested that consistent terms be used throughout the Ordinance. <br /> <br /> <br />Definitions. The definition of the term “garage,” as provided below, includes a development <br />regulation. In general, definitions should simply describe the term. <br /> <br />GARAGE. An [detached] accessory building or portion of a principal building which is <br />principally used for the storage of motor vehicles owned by occupants of the principal <br />building. Garages cannot be larger than the principal structure or be more than 1,000 <br />square feet in size in R-1, R-1A, and R-2 zoned property. <br /> <br />Regulations such as maximum square footage requirements should be provided belong in <br />Section 152.176 which establishes various requirements imposed upon accessory buildings. <br /> <br />Building Permit Requirements. It is considered appropriate to reference accessory buildings <br />which are exempt from building permit (per the State Building Code). Section 152.176.J of the <br />Ordinance below infers that accessory buildings less than 120 square feet in size are exempt <br />from State Building Code requirements: <br /> <br />All accessory buildings in excess of 120 square feet shall be constructed to the standards <br />of the Minnesota State Building Code. <br /> <br />The reference to 120 square feet above is outdated as buildings less than 200 square feet in <br />size are now exempt from building permit (per a 2014 change to the Minnesota State Building <br />Code). Thus, a change to the 120 square foot reference should be made. It also is considered <br />appropriate to describe City standards which apply to accessory structures less than 200 square <br />feet in size. <br /> <br />Below is example language which is often included in accessory building regulations: <br /> <br />A. Detached accessory buildings not exceeding two hundred (200) square feet in floor <br />area shall be allowed without issuance of a building permit, but shall comply with all <br />other provisions of this chapter. <br /> <br />B. Detached accessory buildings greater than two hundred (200) square feet in floor <br />area shall require a building permit. The Building Official shall review the site plan