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Council repeals size cap on detached accessory buildings after debate over definition, variances
Summary
After extended discussion about whether attached garages qualify as accessory structures and how variances have been handled, the Baldwin City Council voted 3–1 to repeal section 26‑1081C of ordinance 1359, removing the explicit 1,200 sq. ft. limit for accessory buildings and directing staff to update language as presented.
Council members spent substantial time discussing section 26‑1081C of ordinance 1359, which had limited detached accessory buildings to 1,200 square feet. Staff and councilors reviewed the code’s treatment of accessory uses, setbacks and height limits and noted the historical progression from a 900‑square‑foot cap to 1,200.
Several members questioned why a numeric cap remained when the Planning Commission has…
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