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building offset to reduce the massiveness and starkness of the wall. <br />I. The height of any accessory structure shall not be taller than the primary <br />structure. <br />J. Accessory structures 120 square feet or less and portable car ports shall <br />require a zoning permit. Structures over 120 square feet require a building <br />permit. <br />K. The following Table (Table 1) shall determine the number, size and setbacks <br />of accessory structures. In addition to the accessory structures listed in Table <br />1, swimming pools meeting the requirements of Chapter 4 Sec. 4.15 <br />Accessory Structures Subd. 2 Swimming pools are permitted. <br />L. Portable carport - anon-permanent structure designed as a shelter for <br />motor vehicles, boats, etc. Such structure shall not be permanently affixed to <br />a foundation. Temporary tarps, tents, and the like erected for periods not to <br />exceed one week are not considered portable carports. <br />a) Portable carports must remain open on 4 sides, with no <br />sidewalls. <br />b) Portable carports must be anchored in such a manner as to <br />prevent wind uplift. <br />c) Portable carports may not be permanently anchored to concrete <br />slabs or footings or otherwise anchored in a manner that would <br />impede easy removal and portabilitLr. <br />d) All anchoring systems must be inspected and approved by the <br />City Building Inspector. <br />e) Portable carports are allowed in the rear and side yards, not in <br />the front yard. <br />f) Portable carports must be setback six feet from the home and <br />three feet from the garage. <br />g) The sidewall height of a carport shall be limited to ten feet. <br />h) Carports shall not be considered as an approved shelter, cover <br />or screening for miscellaneous materials and equipment. <br />i) A zoning permit will be required before installation of a portable <br />car port. <br />j) Pre-existing Portable Carports. All structures used solely as a <br />carport on the effective date of this ordinance shall be allowed <br />to continue as a nonconforming structure as allowed by city <br />code and state statute; however pre-existing carports must <br />adhere to all provisions of the Citv Code including but not limited <br />to materials and appearance standards. <br />