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Council directs rewrite of accessory-building rules to reflect modern lot coverage and owner needs
Summary
Council asked staff to draft amendments to zoning rules for accessory structures, noting current code (single accessory structure up to 120 sq ft) is outdated and prevents many property owners from making modest improvements. A public hearing will be scheduled on draft language.
Planning staff presented proposed changes to Parlier's zoning code for accessory buildings, describing the current 1968-era rules that allow only a single accessory structure up to 120 square feet and often push properties to maximum lot coverage. The staff recommendation was to allow multiple accessory structures up to an aggregate maximum, clarify thresholds for director approval (smaller temporary structures) versus site-plan review, and consider lot-coverage adjustments in R-1 zones.
Council members supported directing staff to draft ordinance text, gather examples from neighboring cities (Fowler was cited) and bring a public-hearing schedule to allow resident input. The council recorded a unanimous vote to begin the ordinance process and set the matter for hearing and later adoption.
