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Boone County BZA approves large accessory barn for homeowner after pledge to end on‑site commercial operations
Summary
The Boone County Board of Zoning Appeals approved variances allowing a 7,680 sq. ft., 26‑ft-tall accessory structure at 5503 N. 500 W. after the owner agreed to a condition prohibiting commercial operations or storage on the property.
The Boone County Board of Zoning Appeals on Aug. 20 approved variances that allow a 7,680‑square‑foot accessory structure and reduced setbacks at 5503 North 500 West after the petitioner agreed to a condition that the property not be used for commercial operations or storage.
The variances permit: a reduced setback from 40 feet to 15 feet; an accessory structure larger than the primary residence in height and area; an increase in the maximum single accessory structure area from 3,000 square feet to 7,680 square feet; and an increase in cumulative accessory structure area from 4,000 square feet to 15,870 square feet. The subject parcel is about 4.83 acres and contains an existing 1,794‑square‑foot residence and multiple accessory buildings totaling roughly 8,190 square feet.
The permit request drew scrutiny from planning staff because of…
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