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Broad review of accessory‑structure and lot‑coverage rules continues after lengthy debate
Summary
The board spent substantial time on Jan. 13 reviewing accessory‑structure rules, debating whether to redefine 'steps' as 'risers', simplify 'buildable area' math to an overall lot coverage percentage, and resolve conflicts in garden and permeable‑surface rules.
Board members on Jan. 13 spent an extended discussion on proposed amendments to accessory‑structure rules, coverages, and related definitions. Staff presented a matrix comparing Kankakee's code with neighboring communities and flagged archaic and confusing elements—most notably an '8 steps' limit and the current practice of calculating accessory limits as percentages of 'buildable area' (lot minus setbacks).
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