Council adopts zoning code updates increasing accessory separation and allowing short-term RV permits

May 4, 2026

Ordinance 782 was approved to increase accessory-structure separation from 5 to 10 feet, remove a 12-foot sidewall limit while retaining total roof-height limits, and allow temporary recreational-vehicle permits for non-resident guests up to 14 days.

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The city council adopted Ordinance 782 on May 4, implementing multiple zoning-code updates recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Brandy Gray summarized the key changes: increasing the minimum separation between accessory structures from 5 feet to 10 feet; removing the prior 12-foot sidewall height limit for accessory buildings while keeping the overall roof-height cap at 20 feet or the principal dwelling's height; and adding authority for the zoning administrator to issue temporary RV permits for up to 14 days for non-resident guests.

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