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Troy planning commission advances text amendment to allow reconstruction of nonconforming accessory buildings in R1E
Summary
The commission recommended a public hearing on ZOTA 259, a zoning text amendment that would permit certain nonconforming detached accessory buildings (primarily garages) in R1E lots to be reconstructed on the same footprint without increasing nonconformity; ADUs remain not permitted under current city rules.
The City of Troy Planning Commission agreed Feb. 10 to set a public hearing for a proposed zoning text amendment (ZOTA 259) that would ease reconstruction of longstanding, nonconforming detached accessory buildings in R1E residential lots.
Staff explained the amendment would add language (cross‑referencing section 14.04 e in the ordinance) allowing nonconforming detached accessory buildings with an existing side or rear setback of less than six feet to be reconstructed within the same footprint, provided the reconstruction does not increase the degree of nonconformity as determined by the zoning…
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