Council limits accessory-building height to 25 feet, keeps agricultural exception

Jun 26, 2025

Perry's council approved an amendment to the zoning code that separates accessory building height from primary-building height, imposing a 25-foot maximum on accessory structures while retaining existing 50-foot allowances for legitimate agricultural buildings in agricultural zones.

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The Perry City Council on June 26 approved an ordinance that changes the code table for building heights to separate primary and accessory structures. Councilors and planning staff described the change as a response to recent permit applications in which accessory buildings approached the same height and bulk as primary residences.

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