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Commissioners weigh raising accessory-structure size limits and loosening roof-pitch rules
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed draft changes that would allow accessory buildings of 500 sq ft or 3% of lot size (whichever is larger) for lots under 40,000 sq ft, raise by-right allowance to 5% for 40,000+ lots, open SUP eligibility at 20,000 sq ft, and permit two permanent accessory buildings subject to total-square-foot caps. Staff will post the draft for public hearing and city council consideration.
The Planning and Zoning Commission on March 5 reviewed a staff-drafted package of changes to accessory-structure rules that would let more homeowners build larger detached garages and other permanent outbuildings without seeking special permission.
Staff said the proposed framework would allow accessory buildings by right of 500 square feet or 3% of lot area (whichever is larger) for lots under 40,000 square feet, and 5% by right for lots 40,000 square feet or larger. The draft would also open the SUP (special use permit) pathway to lots of 20,000 square feet or more and permit two permanent accessory buildings per lot provided the combined area stays under the adopted maximum.
"Let residents enjoy their land to the utmost possible extent that they can as long as it's not looming over the neighbor's yard," the Chair said while summarizing the commission's leaning toward a…
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