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Planning board recommends housekeeping changes allowing detached garages on large, screened lots
Summary
Town‑initiated TA‑25‑12 would align Articles 4.9 and 8.16 to allow detached garages in any yard on lots five acres or larger if the structure is not visible from the road; planning board recommended approval unanimously.
The planning board unanimously recommended approval of a town‑initiated text amendment (TA‑25‑12) intended as a housekeeping change that clarifies garage placement rules for large, heavily screened lots.
Staff said the amendment corrects inconsistent references between Article 4.9 and Article 8.16 and allows detached garages on any yard for lots five acres or larger provided the structure cannot be seen from the road; smaller lots and those lacking screening would retain current rear‑yard location requirements. Staff told the board this aligns the zoning ordinance with a prior state‑level change and supports design flexibility for rural/larger parcels.
A motion to recommend approval passed unanimously; the item will proceed to the town board for final action.
