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architectural appearance of accessory buildings should be visually compatible with the principal building relative to color, materials, and form. (B). Accessory Buildings without a Principal Building. No accessory building or structure shall be constructed on any lot prior to the time of construction of the principal building to which it is an accessory unless authorized through an agreement as prepared by the City Attorney and approved by the City Council. (C). Accessory Dwelling Units. Detached accessory buildings shall be prohibited from containing complete independent living facilities (accessory dwelling units), which would include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, and sanitation. (D). Driveways. Driveways shall be required for doorway openings meeting or exceeding 8 feet wide by 7 feet tall. All driveways must meet the standards as outlined in §152.179. (E). Drainage and Utility Easements. No part of an accessory building shall extend into a drainage and utility easement or any required setback. (F). Landscape Elements. Landscape elements, such as vegetation, gardens, statuary, and the like shall be allowed in all yards, provided other applicable regulations are met. Retaining walls shall be considered fences for the purposes of this ordinance. (G). Trash Enclosures. Except for Single Family Residential properties, trash enclosures, where allowed, shall be required to be constructed of materials that match the materials used on the principal building exterior, and shall not be located in any yard closer to the public right of way than the principal structure. (H). Detached Garage Accessory Building Materials. Detached Garages Accessory Buildings accessory to attached and multiple family residential dwellings, or any commercial or industrial use, shall be constructed of materials that match those used on the principal building. (I) Table 172.156 (I) District Performance Standards – Accessory Buildings and Uses. Unless otherwise specified in this Chapter, all accessory buildings and/or uses shall conform to the following requirements (except where noted as applying to specific districts): Accessory Building- Major or Detached Garage Attached Garage Accessory Building- Minor Other Accessory Uses or Structures Front Yard Setback No closer than principal building, or 30 feet, whichever is greater 30 feet Not Allowed in front yard Not Allowed in front yard Side Yard Setback 5 feet 5 feet, with an aggregate total of 15 feet on two sides Not Allowed in side yard 5 feet