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Belton council approves first reading of UDC changes that raise accessory-structure size limits
Summary
The Belton City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance that amends the Unified Development Code to increase allowable accessory storage sizes, add new accessory structure types, and change frontage-tree and planting requirements; council also approved a late textual amendment removing the word 'recreational' from a subsection.
Belton City Council approved the first reading of bill 2025-08 on a motion to amend and pass changes to the city’s Unified Development Code, which would increase allowable accessory storage sizes, add new accessory structure types and adjust tree and planting standards.
City planner Wright told the council the ordinance would "provide additional flexibilities and options for accessory uses, structures, and building projections, as well as to enhance community aesthetics." He said the change increases the maximum cumulative size of accessory storage structures to 400 square feet or 5% of lot size, whichever is greater, and adds greenhouses, hoop houses and hobby shops to…
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