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Ames ZBA Suggests City Council Review 900-Square-Foot Accessory-Structure Cap
Summary
After denying a variance for a large detached garage, members of the Ames Zoning Board of Adjustment discussed recommending that City Council review the 900-square-foot cap for accessory structures, particularly on large lots, and staff said a text amendment would follow the council process.
Following the denial of a variance for a proposed 1,600-square-foot detached garage, several members of the Ames Zoning Board of Adjustment discussed whether the city’s 900-square-foot accessory-structure cap remains appropriate for large lots.
One board member said the neighborhood’s character — with large lots and several large garages — may warrant a…
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