Perry rezones south‑end flag lot from NC‑3/commercial to R‑1‑3 to allow conversion to residence

Perry City Council on Aug. 28 approved Ordinance 25‑M, rezoning a flag lot on the city’s south end from Neighborhood Commercial‑3 / Commercial to an R‑1‑3 residential designation so the property owner can convert an existing accessory building into a residence.

Bob, the city staff presenter, told the council the parcel sits off 3450 (a gravel road) and is a flagged lot created by an earlier subdivision; it currently contains a large accessory building but no primary residence. The city’s future‑land‑use map supported residential use in that area, and staff said water service is available; there is no sewer in the immediate area and the applicant is working with the city engineer and the health department on septic feasibility.

Council discussed infrastructure implications and whether there was a path to a conforming residential structure. Bob said staff had already permitted some renovation work and that engineering and health‑department review of a septic system was underway; he did not anticipate regulatory roadblocks preventing conversion if the applicant completes the required steps.

Council Member Tueller moved to approve Ordinance 25‑M with the corrected description showing the change from NC‑3/Commercial to R‑1‑3; a second followed and the motion passed unanimously on roll call.

Staff advised the applicant that if sewer becomes available within the health‑department threshold (there are roughly 900 feet to the nearest sewer line based on staff’s quick measure at the meeting), the applicant may need to connect if local rules require connection; otherwise the health department and city engineer will advise on septic feasibility.

The council’s rezoning allows the owner to proceed with building‑permit and use‑change steps needed to convert the accessory structure to a residence if health‑department and engineering requirements are met.