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Stow planning staff previews zoning‑code rewrite changes aimed at reducing routine variances
Summary
Planning staff presented draft zoning‑code language proposing a new formula for accessory‑structure allowances, an administrative waiver for minor variances and clarifications to fence rules; staff said the changes aim to reduce routine BZA appeals.
Planning Department staff on April 14 presented draft language for a comprehensive zoning‑code rewrite that would change how accessory‑structure area is calculated and clarify fence and height rules for residential lots.
Sarah (Planning Department staff) told the Board of Zoning Appeals the proposed accessory‑structure allowance would be calculated by multiplying lot acreage by 800 and then adding 400 (acre*800 + 400), capped at a 4,000‑square‑foot maximum. Under that formula a 0.49‑acre lot that currently is limited to 500 sq ft would move to roughly 720 sq ft; a 0.5‑acre lot would remain at 800 sq ft. Staff said the intent is to scale allowed accessory size more smoothly with lot area so that many small, routine variances would no longer be…
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