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Olivette staff outline accessory-structure revisions; planners to add standards for solar panels, generators and short-term rentals
Summary
Planning staff presented a draft overhaul of accessory-structure and accessory-use regulations—covering solar panels, generators, air-conditioning compressors, accessory dwelling units and short-term rentals—and commissioners discussed definitions, placement and height limits; staff will revise language and return it for formal review.
Planning staff in Olivette used the March 6 informal meeting to preview a broader overhaul of accessory-structure and accessory-use language in the zoning code, including proposed written standards for solar panels, generators, compressors and guidance on short-term rentals and accessory dwelling units.
What staff presented
Carlos (planning staff) said the effort is intended to update formatting and add specific written requirements where the city now has only informal criteria. The placeholders in the draft would explicitly address rooftop versus yard…
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