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Commission backs raising accessory‑building height to 25 feet or principal structure height
Summary
After reviewing neighboring cities' rules and local needs, commissioners recommended changing Lebanon's accessory‑building height limit from 15 ft to 25 ft (or the height of the primary residence) while preserving variance routes for special cases.
Lebanon commissioners recommended increasing the city's accessory‑building height limit to 25 feet (or the height of the principal residence, if lower) to accommodate lofts and taller storage buildings while preserving review and variance options for unusually large structures.
A commissioner summarized comparisons with nearby municipalities where limits range from 20 to 35 feet depending on location; builders and residents said 25 feet accommodates most modern needs (campers, loft storage) without allowing out‑of‑scale construction in established neighborhoods. Commissioners discussed applying a standard tied to the principal building height and retaining variance authority for fringe or agricultural lots (for example, where farm equipment storage would require larger dimensions).
The commission moved, seconded and voted to recommend the ordinance change; the motion will be forwarded to council for drafting and final adoption.
