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Rowlett P&Z recommends denial of temporary exception for accessory structures that violate side setbacks
Summary
The Rowlett Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend denying a draft amendment that would have allowed the City Council to grant limited exceptions permitting small accessory structures to be rebuilt in side-yard setbacks if they existed before Dec. 17, 2019. Commissioners cited verification and policy concerns.
The City of Rowlett Planning and Zoning Commission on Feb. 25, 2025 voted to recommend denial of a proposed amendment to Section 77-908 of the Rowlett Development Code that would have allowed limited exceptions for certain accessory structures built within required side-yard setbacks. The motion to deny passed 5–0; two commissioners abstained.
City staff explained that the draft ordinance would give the City Council the option to approve a building permit for an attached or detached accessory structure up to 250 square feet and 12 feet in height to be rebuilt in…
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