Secondary structures, accessory structures or out-buildings of any type, for the pm-pose of storage, or other utility purposes, must be built or placed on a lot only after a dwelling structure has been completed on the same lot or parcel and only after being granted a permit for construction of such secondary structure by the Governing Body and only under the following provisions:

(a)   Secondary Structures of any type are prohibited as a solitary structure on a lot. Where two lots are adjacent and contiguous with one having an existing dwelling structure and both lots are owned by the same person(s), the two lots shall be joined and consolidated as one lot. Such lot consolidation must be requested of and approved by the Governing Body, surveyed as a single lot and the re-plat or Warranty Deed filed with the appropriate offices of Reno County. Multiple and contiguous lots (more than two lots) having been joined into a single platted lot by the same process and duly recorded with the appropriate offices of Reno County, shall be considered as one lot for the purpose of this ordinance provided a completed dwelling is in place on the consolidated lot prior to the construction or placement of any secondary structure.

(b)   The Governing Body will have the right to deny a permit to set or construct a secondary structure, based on considerations of size and location of the propped structure, lot size, proximity to property lines and neighboring homes, setbacks, sight lines, easements, public roads, public rights of way and the public health, safety and welfare.

(c)   Mobile structures, manufactured housing, trailers, vehicles or a temporary structure of any type shall not be allowed as a secondary or accessory structure.

(d)   Where a secondary structure is access directly from a public roadway, the access must be by a driveway that complies with the requirements for driveways provided in this ordinance or otherwise approved by the Governing Body.

(Ord. 2024-31)