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Hays amends UDC: small accessory structures allowed at property lines and numeric caps removed

5433727 · June 26, 2025
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Summary

The commission adopted changes to the Unified Development Code to allow accessory structures up to 120 square feet to be located at side and rear property lines, to remove a numerical cap on accessory buildings, and to eliminate a footprint cap in agricultural zoning; Planning Commission recommended approval 7‑0.

The City Commission unanimously approved ordinance changes to the City of Hays Unified Development Code (UDC) on June 26 that relax rules for small accessory structures.

The amendments remove the five‑foot side/rear setback for accessory buildings 120 square feet or smaller, eliminate the numerical cap on the total number of…

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