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Council approves change allowing accessory structures to match principal dwelling height
Franklin City Council · January 13, 2026
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Summary
The council approved a code amendment to let detached accessory structures (garages) match the height of a principal dwelling rather than be capped at 18 feet; the change aligns Franklin with neighboring jurisdictions and allows ADU-compatible structures where zoning permits.
Franklin City Council approved a zoning code amendment on Jan. 12 that allows accessory structures to be as tall as the principal dwelling on the same property instead of the prior fixed 18-foot limit.
Planning staff presented the change as an effort to align Franklin with surrounding jurisdictions and…
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