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Zoning: Permit Specifics - Accessory Uses Buildings and Structures
An accessory use or structure is defined as a use or structure subordinate to the principal use or building on the lot or tract and serving a purpose customarily incidental to the use of the principal building.   Included in this definition are attached and detached residential garages, strorage sheds and barns, breezeways, enclosed porches, decks, carports and picnic shelters.   All accessory buildings and structures require issuance of a zoning certificate prior to placement, or construction on the property.
An accessory building or structure attached to the principal building shall be made structurally a part thereof and shall comply in all respects with requirements applicable to the principal building or structure.
Residential Uses
All unattached accessory buildings, structures, and uses 200 square feet or less may be located in the side or rear yard as long as it complies with the required setbacks as listed in each district.   They shall be located at least 5 feet from the rear lot line and at least 10 feet from the principal building, with a maximum height of 15 feet.   All unattached accessory buildings, structures, and uses 200 square feet or more may be located in the side or rear yard as long as it complies with the required setbacks as listed in each district.   They shall be located at least 10 feet from the rear lot line and at least 10 feet from the principal building, with a maximum height of 18 feet.  
In a Residential District (R-R, R-1, & R-1-A) the total square footage of all unattached accessory buildings and structures shall not exceed 3% of the lot area.   If less than 1 acre, maximum is 1,000 sq. ft.   If 1 acre or more, maximum is 2,500 sq. ft.
In a Multi-family District (R-2, R-3 & R-4), the total of all accessory buildings or structures, whether attached or unattached shall not exceed 500 square feet per dwelling unit, and must meet all setbacks for that district.
Business and Industrial Uses
All accessory buildings, structures and uses shall comply with all yard and height requirements applicable to the principal building.   When unattached, an accessory building or structure shall be located a minimum of 10 feet from any adjacent structure or building on the premises.   Before a township zoning certificate can be issued, written approval from the Stark County Regional Planning Commission must be provided.
For Further Information
See Article VI Section 602.5 and Article XIII Sections 1301.3 & 1301.4
of the Plain Township Zoning Resolution
or Call
Plain Township Zoning Department at (330)492-4686
Between 8a.m. - 4:30p.m., Monday - Friday
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