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Commission opens public hearing on accessory‑structure zoning text amendments; defers decision after public comment and discussion
Summary
The Planning Commission opened a public hearing April 21 on proposed amendments to accessory‑structure rules and BZA procedures and then deferred action so staff could refine the draft, particularly to address farming exemptions and verification procedures.
The Planning Commission opened a public hearing April 21 on zoning text amendments that would change how New Kent County regulates accessory buildings and align the county’s Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) procedures with state law. After public comment and an extended discussion about impacts on farmers and property owners, the commission voted to defer the amendments to a future meeting for further staff review.
Zoning administrator Angela Lefflett presented proposed changes to Chapter 98. Key provisions in the draft include: increasing the cumulative limit for detached accessory structures in residential zones from 50% to 60% of a primary dwelling’s floor area; replacing the historical agricultural limit of 3,000 square feet with a new formula of 5% of the lot area measured beyond the front setback or a cap of 10,000 square…
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