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Warrick County BZA approves accessory pole barn for Schulers with permits and conditions
Summary
The board granted a variance allowing John and Lori Schuler to build a 40-by-40 pole building on a parcel that currently has an accessory cabin but not a full single-family dwelling, subject to improvement-location and building permits and compliance with county ordinances.
The Warrick County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance permitting applicants John and Lori Schuler to construct a 40-by-40 detached pole building on property that currently contains an accessory cabin but not a full single-family dwelling.
Staff reported the lot contains an accessory cabin without a full kitchen and that the surrounding zoning is agricultural. The Schulers told the board the building would store equipment used to maintain a parcel of woodland and that they intend to remove existing temporary storage once the new building is in place.
Board members discussed whether the cabin qualified as a residence under state case law and the practical effects on taxes and inspections; the board ultimately voted to approve the variance subject to obtaining an improvement-location permit, a building permit and compliance with applicable zoning and utility easements.
Next steps: applicants must secure the required permits and follow conditions in the parcel’s plot plan.
