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Council considers raising accessory building cap from 150 to 300 square feet in draft ordinance
Summary
Planning staff proposed increasing the city cap on accessory residential structures from 150 to 300 square feet, citing neighboring municipalities and a desire for a form-based approach tied to lot size; council members asked clarifying questions about counts and combinations of structures.
City planning staff told the West Allis Common Council on a public hearing that they are proposing an ordinance to raise the maximum allowed size for residential accessory buildings on paved surfaces from 150 square feet to 300 square feet.
Steve Scherer, director of city planning and zoning, said staff reviewed neighboring communities and…
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