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Accessory Buildings and Structures
Garages
Each single-family dwelling shall be permitted one (1) attached
or detached accessory garage or a combination of accessory/garages,
subject to the following requirements:
The allowable floor area of an attached or detached residential
garage shall not exceed fifty (50%) of the total floor area
(excluding basement) of the principal dwelling or nine
hundred (900) square feet in the R1A district and twelve hundred
(1200) square feet in the R-1B, R-IC and R-1R districts, whichever
is greater.
In the case of a combination of an attached and detached garage,
the total allowable square footage shall not exceed the amount set
forth in section above.
Placement of Garage/Accessory Storage
Buildings
Attached garages and attached storage structures must meet the
same setback requirements as those which apply to your home.
Detached structures must be located behind the front of the
principal building and shall be subject to the following the minimum
yard setback requirements (in feet):
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R-1A |
R-1B |
R-1C |
R-1R |
| Front |
40 |
40 |
75 |
75 |
| Side |
10 |
10 |
10 |
50 |
| Rear |
10 |
10 |
50 |
75 |
| From Other
Buildings (in feet): |
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| Principal
dwelling |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
| Other accessory
buildings |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
| Maximum height
(in feet) |
16 |
16 |
16 |
16 |
Accessory Storage Buildings
In addition to an attached or detached residential garage, one
(1) additional detached accessory storage building shall be
permitted on parcels of one (1) acre or less. Two (2) additional
detached storage buildings shall be permitted on parcels greater
than one (1) acre.
Size / Floor Area Allowed:
Specific size allowed is determined by lot/parcel size.
To calculate lot/parcel size
Multiply length of property by width of property to reach
square footage or use Acreage amount. Click on Printable Forms and
Permits for the worksheet specific to lot/parcel size.
Independence Township Signature
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