Commission approves UDO amendment to align accessory-structure rules with building code

Jan 28, 2026

The Planning Commission voted 6–0 to pass UDO Amendment No. 78 clarifying accessory building and structure definitions, reducing required separation from 10 feet to 5 feet to match building-code fire protections, and adding a 25-foot height cap (with exceptions).

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The Independence Planning Commission unanimously adopted UDO Amendment No. 78 on Jan. 27 to clarify rules for accessory buildings and structures.

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