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7 <br /> c) Use of Accessory Structures <br /> (I)- An accessory building containing W to 1000 square feet may be <br /> utilized in the RB AR and R-1 zoning districts. provided that building <br /> has the appearance of a residential accessory structure <br /> (2) The accessory structure must be screened from view of the road and <br /> adjacent proper by a densely planted evergreen hedge of shrubs or <br /> trees In lieu of an evergreen hedge, a six 6) foot stockade fence and <br /> deciduous plant materials may be used for scree i g purposes <br /> (3) New structures built for the purpose of conducting a home occupation <br /> shall not exceed 1000 square feet in area. <br /> (4) An existing accessory structure which is larger than 1000 square feet <br /> may be used for the home occu ation provided that no more than <br /> 1000 square feet is used for the home occupation and the area is <br /> physically separated by walls or other barrier In order to qualify as <br /> an existing accessory structure for the purpose of conducting a home <br /> occupation the structure must have been constructed to meet <br /> building code requirements applicable to a residential accessory <br /> structure and must have been in existence for at least twenty four <br /> months, <br /> d) Use of Outdoor Stdragg <br /> Ij-p to 500 square feet of outdoor storage area may be used in the , AR and <br /> R-1 zoning districts provided that it: <br /> (1) is clearly defined on the site plan and on the ground. <br /> (2) is located at least 40 feet from any lot line or road rig t-of-wax• and <br /> (3) is totally screened from the view from the road and from adjacent <br /> pr-Qyin the same manner as js required for accessory buildings, <br /> 6.16.6.3 Home Occupation Permit-Application Procedure <br /> No home occupation may be operated in a residence except as permitted under <br /> this Ordinance and only after a Home Occupation Permit has been issued by <br /> the Zoning Officer. <br />