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Brighton sets August public hearing on accessory‑structure changes after first reading; council agrees to raise height cap
Summary
Council completed a first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 610 to amend accessory‑structure rules (Chapter 98) and set a public hearing for Aug. 12, 2025. Council agreed to increase the draft height limit from 22 to 26 feet and to explicitly prohibit accessory dwelling units in attic space.
The Brighton City Council held a first reading on July 8, 2025 of proposed Ordinance No. 610, which would amend Chapter 98 to allow certain attic spaces in accessory structures to be converted into usable floor area (as a half‑story), increase maximum accessory‑structure height, and reduce rear‑yard setbacks for specific lot sizes. Council voted to set a public hearing on the ordinance for Aug. 12, 2025 and agreed to raise the proposed height from 22 feet to 26 feet before the hearing.
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