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1. Accessory structures shall be designed to blend aesthetically with the main structure, except for permanent or temporary tent -like structures, which must meet the criteria of this Code. 2. No aeeessor-y- straeture may be leeated wifl,;,, any reeorded casement. Owners may request Development Review Committee (DRQ approval for accessory structures to encroach in a recorded easement if the following conditions are met in addition to the other requirements of this Section: a. The property owner must obtain letters of no objection from all local utility providers and regulatory agencies having jurisdictional rights to the easement: b. The property owner must execute an encroachment agreement with the city holding the city harmless from any damage resulting from the authorized construction or removal of improvements. 3 Applicants may file appeals from the decision of the DRC to the Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) within 30 days of the rendering of the DRC decision. -34. No more than two such accessory structures may be located on any lot. 45. Accessory structures which are attached to the principal structure shall be considered part of the principal structure and shall not exceed the height of the roof line of the principal structure. -56. An accessory structure shall not project beyond the established front facades of the principal structure. 67. Type of accessory structure. Regardless of the intended duration of the structure, a building .permit and site plan are required prior to construction, including tent -like structures. a. Te»2porary Structures. 1) For purposes of this section, a temporary accessory structure is defined as an accessory structure that is installed for a special short-term period, event, or use. Short-term (temporary) is hereby defined as any period of time that does not exceed 35 days. 2) A building permit must be obtained for the use of the temporary structure, and it will not be approved for more than 35 days in a calendar year, but may be renewed by the Administrative Official once per year (for a total of 70 days) with proof of extenuating circumstances. The applicant must file a written application for an extension before expiration of the permit with reasons that demonstrate that the application of Section 2-7.9 constitutes a hardship. The temporary structure, even if a tent -like structure, must comply with all pertinent City Codes, Ordinance 17-1459 Page 2 of 4