2012-0233
INTRODUCED BY: CAROLYN K. SCHEXNAYDRE, COUNCILWOMAN-AT-LARGE, DIVISION A
ORDINANCE NO.
An ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances Appendix A, Section III. Definitions., 1. Accessory building and Appendix A Section VI., Zoning district criteria and regulations; to prohibit the placement of storage containers in residential zoning districts.
WHEREAS, the St. Charles Parish Council desires to protect the public safety and welfare of citizens in residential areas; and,
WHEREAS, the St. Charles Parish Council wishes to regulate the use of storage or cargo containers as accessory buildings in residential areas; and,
WHEREAS, storage containers are a safety concern because they are not built with emergency escape and rescue openings; and,
WHEREAS, significant retrofitting of the structure is required in order to meet Building Code requirements for a residential structure; and,
WHEREAS, storage containers are not residential in character; and,
WHEREAS, the public welfare is served when the character of residential neighborhoods is preserved.
THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the St. Charles Parish Code of Ordinances, Appendix A, Section III. 1. is modified as follows (add underline, delete strikethrough):
1. Accessory building: A subordinate structure, not sharing a common wall with the main structure, the use of which is incidental to that of the main structure. The connection of such a subordinate structure to the main structure via a covered breezeway (unenclosed, not exceeding eight (8) feet in width) shall not be construed as incorporating the subordinate structure into the main structure. Residential Aaccessory buildings are allowed only in the side and rear yards with proper setbacks on properties developed with a residential dwelling. Reduced setbacks outlined for residential accessory buildings shall only apply when said accessory building is at least three (3) feet from the main structure, me...
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