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Planning board backs amendment to accessory-building height limit for industrial zones
Summary
Planning staff presented an amendment to section 17-4-36 to allow accessory buildings in industrial districts to be as tall as the principal structure or up to 35 feet; the planning board found the change consistent with the town land-use plan and recommended it to the town council.
The Town of Selma Planning Board voted to recommend an ordinance amendment that would change accessory-building height rules in industrial zones so accessory structures may be as tall as the principal building or up to 35 feet, whichever is greater.
Planning staff member Graham presented the amendment, saying it is intended “for the greater flexibility for industrial zones with building height and to enable the accessory buildings in the zone to have higher clearance levels for the industrial needs.” Graham described the proposed language as: “the maximum height of an accessory building shall not exceed the height of the principal structure, which is what we had last time, or 35 feet, which is greater.”
Board members voted that the proposal is consistent with the Town of Selma land use plan and then moved to forward the recommended ordinance changes to the town council for consideration. The board discussion noted that the 35-foot figure replaces an earlier incorrect reference to 33 feet in the draft language and that a higher cap would still be allowed where a principal structure exceeds 35 feet.
The board’s recommendation is an advisory action: the planning board did not adopt the ordinance but will forward its report, staff materials and its consistency finding to the town council, which has final authority on the amendment.
