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Planning and Zoning discusses reasonable accommodations, lot replat exceptions, storage-unit rules and signage
Summary
Brandon planning staff presented multiple proposed code changes — including a reasonable-accommodation procedure, an exception to replatting for fences, and whether storage units should be allowed in General Business — and will return revised language at a later meeting.
Brandon planning staff presented several potential zoning-code amendments and policy clarifications on Wednesday and asked the Planning and Zoning Commission for direction.
Planners proposed language to implement federal fair-housing requirements by adding a "reasonable accommodations" process to the zoning code. The draft would allow people with disabilities to request modifications (for example, ramps that exceed setback or height limits) and specifies what documentation could be required. Staff framed the operational choice for the commission: allow staff to make fast, administrative determinations with an appeal option, or require commission-level review for all requests.
"We can generally do it pretty quickly" if staff handles determinations, Patrick said, noting that staff decisions could be appealed. Rob (board member) said, "I would be…
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