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Albany commission recommends zoning changes to clarify accessory structures and permit more uses
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend city‑council adoption of amendments that define and regulate accessory structures citywide, remove some prior restrictions (including prohibition on full bathrooms), and clarify setbacks and temporary use rules.
At its Jan. 8 meeting, the Albany City Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt a set of amendments to the zoning ordinance that update how the city defines and regulates accessory structures.
Planning Manager Leslie Mendez told commissioners that the current code defines accessory buildings but is silent about accessory structures that do not meet that definition (for example, outdoor cooking facilities, play equipment and sports installations). Staff proposed creating a definition for “accessory structure,” expanding the existing accessory‑building rules to apply to accessory structures citywide…
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