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Commission moves to place zoning amendment on next ordinance number to reduce accessory‑structure setback to 5 feet
Summary
The commission authorized introduction of an ordinance to amend Harrington’s zoning regulations to allow accessory structures to be placed as close as 5 feet from side or rear setbacks, replacing larger previous setbacks; the commission discussed remaining outdated language in the code about garages and block-face requirements.
HARRINGTON — The Harrington City Commission moved to place an ordinance in the next sequential order that would amend sections of the city’s Zoning and Subdivision Regulations to reduce residential accessory‑structure side and rear setback requirements to 5 feet.
City staff and commissioners said the change is intended to reduce the number of variance requests for small accessory structures such as sheds on small lots where the existing setbacks (10–15 feet in some residential districts) left little usable yard area.…
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