Sheds & Accessory Buildings

Accessory building means a building such as a garage, playhouse or greenhouse, which is an accessory to the main building already existing on the same lot. Any accessory structure with a roof is considered an accessory building. Accessory buildings with footprints equal to or greater than 240 square feet are qualified as detached garages. Accessory buildings with footprints less than 240 square feet shall constitute a shed. Lots less than 2.5 acres in size can have one detached garage and one shed; lots 2.5 acres or more can have up to two detached garages and one shed. Contact the Village Office prior to construction to obtain necessary permits for an accessory building. Accessory structures are permitted in the rear and side yards and must comply with the following:

• Cannot be closer than 10 feet to the principal structure.
• Accessory uses and detached accessory structures shall not exceed 16 feet in building height, without approval by the Plan Commission. The Plan Commission may authorize a higher height.
• Accessory uses and detached accessory structures shall not exceed 1500 square feet, without the approval of the Plan Commission. The Plan Commission may authorize up to 3000 square feet upon application.
• Accessory structures cannot occupy more than 30% of the rear yard.
• Cannot be utilized for residential living space.