HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd_Accessory Buildings - September 2023CITY OF REXBURG
ORDINANCE ACCESSORY BUILDINGS - SEPTEMBER 2023
NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Council of the City of Rexburg, in the
State of Idaho, as follows:
SECTION 1: AMENDMENT “3.02.060 Accessory” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
AM E N D M E N T
3.02.060 Accessory
Accessory structures are permitted in all zones, provided they are incidental to, and do not
substantially alter the character of the permitted principal use or structure. Such permitted
accessory uses and structures include, but are not limited to the following: detached garages,
carports, equipment storage buildings, supply storage buildings, and temporary construction
storage and offices.
A.Permitted Accessory Uses. Such permitted accessory uses and structures include, but
are not limited to the following:
1.Residential. Accessory building such as garages, carports, equipment storage
buildings, and supply storage buildings, which are customarily used in
conjunction with and incidental to a principal use or structure, shall be
permitted.
2.Temporary Construction. Storage of materials used for construction of a
building, including the contractor’s temporary office, provided that such use
shall be permitted only during the construction period and thirty (30) days
thereafter.
3.Other than Residential. Equipment storage buildings and supply storage
buildings.
B.Accessory Building Requirements.
C.All Accessory buildings shall:
1.Have a building footprint and height less than the main dwelling.
2.Comply with all lot coverage configuration requirements in the existing zone.
3.Comply with the Building Codes adopted by the City of Rexburg.
4.Be an accessory to an existing primary structure or residence. Only be used
for those accessory uses allowed in the respective zone.
5.The accessory building shallhHave facilities for the discharge of all roof
drainage on to the lot or parcel on which it is erected.
D.Residential Accessory Buildings.
1.Require a building permit if more than two hundred (200) square feet.
2.Front Yard. May not be placed in the front yard.
3.Side Setback. Must meet the same side setback requirements as a principal
building if larger than two hundred (200) square feet or taller than ten (10')
feet in height.
a.If less than two hundred (200) square feet, may be placed on the
property line.
4.Rear Setback. Must be a minimum of five (5') feet from property line if larger
than two hundred (200) square feet, unless the accessory building is a garage
with doors opening into a City-owned alley. Such garages shall be a minimum
of fifteen (15') feet from the alley.
a.If less than two hundred (200) square feet, may be placed on the
property line.
E.Commercial & Industrial Accessory Buildings.
1.Require a building permit if larger than one-hundred-twenty (120) square
feet.
2.Front Yard. May not be placed in the front yard.
3.Side Setback. Must meet the same side setback requirements as a principal
building if larger than one-hundred-twenty (120) square feet or taller than ten
(10’) feet in height.
a.If less than one-hundred-twenty (120) square feet, must be a minimum
of five (5’) feet from property line.
4.Rear Setback. Must meet the same rear setback requirements as a principal
building.
5.Location.
a.Front Yard. Not be placed in the front yard.
b.Side Yard. Meet the same side yard requirements as a principal
building when the accessory building is:
(1)(Residential) larger than two hundred (200) square feet or
taller than ten (10’) feet in height.
(2)(Commercial) larger than one-hundred-twenty (120) square
feet or taller than ten (10’) feet in height.
c.Rear Yard. Accessory building may be placed in any location in the
rear yard, unless the accessory building is a garage with doors
opening into a City-owned alley. Such garages shall be located at least
fifteen (15’) feet from the alley.
d.Accessory Building & Adjacent Lot. An accessory building shall be
five (5') feet or more from a lot line.
(1)Reduced Distances Between Buildings. Additional
requirements may be needed for reduced distances between
buildings per the Codes adopted by the City of Rexburg.
(2)Less Than 200 sq.ft. Accessory buildings smaller than two
hundred (200) square feet may be placed up to the property
line but shall not drain onto neighboring properties.
6.Accessory Building Size.
a.Adjacent to Residential Use or Zone. If adjacent to a residential use
or zone, the accessory building shall not exceed ten (10’) feet in
height, nor two-hundred (200) square feet.
b.If not adjacent to residential use or zone. If not adjacent to a
residential use or zone, larger accessory buildings shall be allowed
and shall meet the standard rear yard setback for principal buildings in
the zone.
7.Building Permit. A building permit is required when the accessory building is
larger than two-hundred (200) square feet for single-family, residential,
building uses and one-hundred-twenty (120) square feet for commercial
buildings and dwellings greater than a single family.
F.Exception: University District (UD)
SECTION 2: AMENDMENT “7.00.030 Accessory Building” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
AM E N D M E N T
7.00.030 Accessory Building
A.An accessory building may be located on a side or rear property line if:
1.2 hr. Fire Wall. The accessory building does not have openings on the side
which is contiguous to the side or rear property line, and the wall of said
building adjacent to the property line has a two (2) hour fire retardant rating.
B.Adjacent to Residential. The accessory building, if adjacent to a residential use or
zone, shall not exceed ten (10’) feet in height nor two hundred (200) square feet.
1.Larger accessory buildings shall meet the side and rear yard setbacks for
principal buildings.
C.(See subsection 3.02.070.)
AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Councilmember Robert Chambers
Councilmember Colin Erickson
Councilmember Mikel Walker
Councilmember Bryanna Johnson
Councilmember Eric Erickson
Councilmember David Reeser
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF REXBURG COUNCIL FEBRUARY 21,
2024.
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Presiding Officer
Attest
Jerry L Merrill, Rexburg Mayor, City
of Rexburg
Deborah Lovejoy, Rexburg City Clerk,
City of Rexburg