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Council gives first readings to series of ordinances raising accessory-structure rules in multiple residential zones
Summary
At a regular City Council meeting the body gave first readings to five related ordinances (24-90 through 24-94) that would amend a 1,200-square-foot cap on accessory structures across R, R1, R2, R3 and MH zoning districts. Council noted a drafting correction to remove the word "primary" before a second reading.
The City Council gave first readings Wednesday to a package of ordinances (24-90 through 24-94) that would change the municipal codeprovision limiting accessory buildings to 1,200 square feet in several residential zoning districts.
Council members formally read each ordinance for the record and moved them forward for consideration. The measures amend chapter 11, article 2 of the municipal code, with separate first readings for the general R district and for R1, R2, R3 and MH (mobile-home) zones.
During discussion on the R2 ordinance (24-92), a council member flagged a drafting problem: "It says primary in here, and it should not," Speaker 4 said, and the council directed staff to remove the word before the second reading. No final votes on the ordinances were taken; the items proceeded as first readings, meaning they will return for further review and a possible second reading and adoption at a later meeting.
The ordinances, as presented, update multiple code sections (cited in the meeting as chapter 11, article 2, sections 11-2-02 through 11-2-06). Speaker 1 and Speaker 4 participated in the readings and moved the items forward. Council members indicated general willingness to advance the amendments but reserved final judgment until the revised language and any public feedback are available.
If adopted after subsequent readings, the package would change the allowable size parameters for detached garages, accessory dwelling units and other accessory buildings in the city's residential zones. The staff correction to remove "primary" from the R2 text will be made before the next reading, the council said.
