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This 2014-2015 document is intended for reference only. Please contact Dane County Zoning Division(608)266-4266 for specific ordinance language. Quick Reference Guideline for Accessory Buildings To contact a Zoning Inspector about your specific situation call(608)266-4266 • Every accessory building in an Agriculture District needs a Zoning Permit, but buildings used in a farm operation may be exempt from fees. Zoning Division staff will assist farmers with the permit process. • The minimum lot sizes for agricultural activities are: o A-1 EX&A-3: 35 acres(5 acres for existing sub-standard parcels); livestock prohibited on parcels< 5 acres. o A-1: 5 acres and 250 feet wide at the location of the farm buildings; livestock prohibited on parcels <5 acres. o A-2: 1 acre; livestock prohibited on parcels <2 acres. o A-4: 5 acres; livestock prohibited on parcels <5 acres. • A residence is required before construction of an accessory building, except in o A-1 or A-1 EX on property over 5 acres where agricultural activities are present and the building is clearly related to that activity o A-2 where agricultural activities are present and the building is clearly related to that activity • All buildings shall comply with maximum lot coverage. o Parcels less than 2 acres: The house plus all accessory buildings may cover no more than 30%of the lot (35%for corner lots). o Parcels 2-35 acres: The house plus all accessory buildings may cover no more than 10% of the lot. o Parcels more than 35 acres: No limit. • Maximum height of accessory buildings in agricultural districts: o A-1 District: 16 feet(measured from ground to middle of roof). o A-1 Exclusive: Lots less than 2 acres in size: 12 feet(measured from ground to middle of roof). o Accessory buildings other than listed above: 35 feet(measured from ground to middle of roof). o Farm buildings that are clearly used in a farm operation have no heigh' I.mit. • Setbacks: Accessory buildings, including agricultural accessory buildings ., ,'1 farm buildings, must maintain setbacks from side and rear lot lines: • Buildings that do not house livestock o Minimum 10 foot side and rear yard setbacks if more than 120 square feet, may be reduced to 4 feet if located behind residence and at least 10 feet away from residence. o Minimum 4 foot side and rear yards if 120 square feet or less • Buildings with livestock. o Parcels less than 35 acres in A-1, A-1 EX, A-3 AND all A-2 &A-4 parcels: Minimum 50 feet side and rear yard setbacks; o Parcels with adjoining Residence (R-) districts: `Buildings, cages, kennels, hives and runs for housing of animals or insects" must maintain a minimum 100 foot setback from a(R-) Residence Zoning District Seasonal Storage in existing agricultural accessory buildings of recreational equipment and motor vehicles owned by private individuals other than those residing on the property requires a Conditional Use Permit. a • Multiple buildings are permitted in these districts. Except for existing non-conforming uses, all buildings are considered "principal"uses, and no accessory building regulations apply. See each district for maximum lot coverage, building heights, and minimum side and rear yards. • For existing non-conforming uses(for example, a house that has been located in a B-1 Local Business District since before 1950), the permitted size, height and setbacks for a proposed accessory building are subject to determination by the Zoning Administrator. H:\Zoning\Zoning district factsheets\2014-15 Updated\Docx\Accessory_Structures_2014-15.docxpdf2 u loanS Revised 03/27/2014PAGE 2of 2