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Council approves special-use permit for large accessory structure at 2906 Tolar Drive after retroactive review
Summary
Council approved a special-use permit to allow an accessory structure larger than 500 sq ft at 2906 Tolar Drive; the structure was built without final permits, prompting questions about inspections and enforcement before the council vote.
The Rowlett City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a special‑use permit allowing an enclosed accessory structure larger than 500 square feet at 2906 Tolar Drive, resolving a retroactive zoning request that followed a code-enforcement referral.
City staff described the property as a platted 0.86‑acre lot in a single‑family neighborhood. The home currently includes an attached primary garage, an 800‑square‑foot carport and several other outbuildings. Staff told council the proposed accessory structure totals approximately 1,400 square feet, is roughly 15 feet tall (shorter than the primary residence) and would comply with the city’s lot‑coverage limits as presented.
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