What is a primary building and/or a primary use? What is an accessory building and/or an accessory use?

An accessory building/structure/use is subordinate to and exclusively devoted to the principal building/structure/use of the same site. In most zoning districts, a principal building/structure/use must be established prior to an accessory building/structure/use. The reasoning for this is to ensure parcels are not being exploited for another use other than what is intended within that district. 

For example, if you were to purchase an Agricultural Residential zoned property, a permitted or discretionary use must be established prior to building an accessory detached garage. In this case, your house would be considered the principal building of the parcel and any proposed barn, detached garage, etc. would be an accessory building. If you were to run a Home Based Business (HBB) from that same property, the primary use would be residential (i.e. your house), and the accessory use would be your HBB. For more information on HBB, please see here.

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1. Do I need a Business License to Operate in Corman Park?
2. What is the difference between a Development Permit and a Building Permit?
3. What is a Development Permit?
4. How long does a Development Permit take to be approved?
5. Does all development in Corman Park need a Development Permit?
6. What is a Building permit?
7. How do I apply for a Building Permit?
8. How much does a Building Permit cost?
9. How long does a Building Permit take to be approved?
10. Do I need a Building Permit for my renovations?
11. How long is a Building Permit valid for? Does a Building Permit ever expire?
12. Who is Corman Park's Building Code official?
13. What is a primary building and/or a primary use? What is an accessory building and/or an accessory use?
14. Do I need a permit to demolish or remove a building/structure on my property?
15. Do I need a permit to relocate a building/structure from another property onto my own property?
16. Do I need a permit to relocate a building/structure from one location to another on my own property