§ 23.4-5. Garages.  


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    General provisions. Except in the areas where garages must be an integral part of the residence, a private one-story garage building with sufficient space for parking, minor storage, and basic utility services shall be permitted as an accessory use to the principal use. Garages attached to principal residential structures shall not exceed forty (40) percent of the overall square footage of the principal structure. Plumbing fixtures for laundry facilities and a utility sink(s) are allowed, however, no toilet or bathing facilities may be permitted within an attached or detached garage. No detached garage shall be placed, erected or permitted to be built prior to the construction of the primary structure, and then only in accordance with the restrictions as set forth in these LDRs. All garage buildings shall be set back at least three (3) feet from the front of the residence unless the garage is an integral part of the residence. The walls of the garage shall not be higher than ten (10) feet. On all garages erected with a flat roof, a stairway to such a roof and suitable guard railings surrounding such roof shall be permitted. In no event shall any auxiliary roof of any kind, permanent or temporary, be erected or permitted over the roof of the garage, except suitable canvas awnings.

(Ord. No. 2014-02, § 8(Exh. G), 1-7-14)