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Council approves first reading of countywide accessory-structure rules, raises follow-up questions
Summary
York County Council approved first reading of a zoning text amendment that standardizes accessory-structure rules countywide, increases allowed footprint to 65% (or 600 sq. ft., whichever is greater), prohibits accessory buildings in easements and clarifies definitions; council asked staff for follow-up on height and variance standards.
York County Council approved first reading of a zoning text amendment Monday that replaces multiple accessory‑structure rules with a single countywide standard, increases some size allowances and clarifies where and how accessory buildings may be sited.
Planning staff presented the measure as an effort to simplify the code and remove particularly burdensome requirements in the Lake Wylie overlay. Under the proposed amendment, maximum accessory‑structure limits would be measured by building footprint rather than gross floor area and would allow up to 65% of the footprint (or 600 square feet, whichever is greater) for qualifying…
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