§ 9.102. [Residential accessory buildings.]

The following regulations shall govern the location, size, and use of accessory buildings located in residential zoned districts R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, and R-5.

A.

Permit required: All residential accessory structures shall require a permit. Fees for permits shall be in accordance with the most recently adopted fee schedule as approved by the city council.

B.

Site plan required: A site plan indicating the proposed location of the accessory building and other structures on the lot shall accompany the permit. Additionally, a description of materials used including color and roofing are required.

C.

Materials: All residential accessory structures and buildings shall be erected or constructed in a manner consistent with the materials and colors, including roof pitch and architectural style, of the main structure.

D.

Lot coverage: Accessory structures may not occupy more than 30 percent of the rear yard.

E.

Placement of residential accessory buildings: The placement of residential accessory buildings is regulated in accordance with the following:

1.

Residential accessory buildings may be detached or attached to the main building but shall not encroach in any required front yard.

2.

If detached, no accessory building shall be erected within ten feet of any other building. Exception: A detached residential garage may be erected not less than five feet from the main structure.

3.

An accessory building more than five feet from a main building may be erected within two feet of a side or rear lot line, but must be located at least 60 feet from the front street line as measured from the back of the curb or edge of pavement.

4.

Detached Carports: Detached carports must be located ten feet or more from any other building or structure. A detached carport may be erected within two feet of a side or rear lot line, but must be located at least 60 feet from any public right-of-way as measured from the back of the curb or edge of pavement.

F.

Height: No residential accessory building shall be erected, constructed, or placed with a roof plate line greater than ten feet in height.

G.

Masonry: Masonry veneering for residential accessory structures shall be regulated in accordance with the following:

1.

Where masonry veneering is required, materials shall be consistent or similar in type and color to the primary residential structure. Unless otherwise stated, all masonry veneering shall have a visible grout line.

2.

Accessory buildings in residential zoned districts R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-5 that are larger than 400 square feet or have a door(s) larger than six feet wide shall cover 75 percent of the front and two sides of the structures, excluding doors and windows, with a masonry veneer.

3.

In residential zoned district R-4, all residential and accessory buildings shall cover a minimum of 80 percent of each exterior wall of the structures, excluding doors and windows, with a masonry veneer. The remaining area of each exterior wall, excluding doors and windows, shall use stucco, EIFS, or cast concrete modular siding.

4.

Regardless of square footage, any accessory building in residential zoned districts R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-5 with a roof plate line greater than eight feet in height shall have masonry veneering covering 75 percent of the front and two sides, excluding doors and windows.

H.

Special requirements for residential accessory structures in neighborhoods or subdivisions developed after December 31, 1994.

1.

All accessory structures greater than 182 square feet, in residential zoned districts R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-5, shall have masonry veneering covering 75 percent of the front and two sides, excluding doors and windows.

2.

Support columns for attached or detached carports shall be constructed with 100 percent masonry veneering.

3.

Accessory structures greater than 182 square feet must be site built.

4.

The date the original final plat for the subdivision (regardless of any phase) was filed at the McLennan County Courthouse shall be used to determine the date for purposes of this section.

I.

Temporary accessory buildings: Temporary structures shall be regulated in accordance with the following:

1.

Temporary on-site storage containers (ie. shipping containers, P.O.D.S., etc.) shall require a permit. A permit may be issued in 15-day increments with the maximum number of permits issued in one calendar year to a specific address limited to three permits. The city council may consider an extension to the number of permits on a case-by-case basis.

2.

Temporary buildings used for construction purposes only are permitted in any district during the course of construction.

(Ord. of 11-15-99; Ord. No. 2013-11-18-1, §§ 2, 3(App. A), 11-18-13)