Board approves variance for large accessory structure in Galco with siding condition

Porter County Board of Zoning Appeals · September 17, 2026

Summary

The Board approved APL2026-16 to allow a 24-by-35 accessory structure with increased height (25'1") and larger floor area (2,590 sq ft) after the petitioner revised the site plan to remove front-yard placement; approval included condition that siding and color match the house. Vote 4–0.

The Board approved a variance allowing an accessory structure to exceed local dimensional standards after the petitioner revised the plan to move the building out of the front yard.

Petitioners for APL2026-16 explained they had provided an updated site plan showing the structure would no longer be in the front yard; the board confirmed side-yard setbacks complied and discussed height (request 25'1" vs 20' allowed) and floor area (requested 2,590 sq ft vs code allowance 1,742 sq ft). The board added a condition requiring the accessory structure's siding and color to match the primary residence. The motion to approve the variances passed 4–0.

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