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Brimfield trustees review zoning amendment on accessory buildings; no action taken
Summary
At a March 18 public hearing, the Brimfield Township Board of Trustees reviewed a proposed zoning-text change that would allow up to two accessory buildings per lot and set new setbacks, height limits and permitting rules; trustees took no action and adjourned minutes later.
The Brimfield Township Board of Trustees met at Brimfield Townhall on March 18, 2025, to consider a proposed zoning-text amendment revising accessory building spacing, size and height rules. The board read both the existing Section 400.10 (B) 56 L.6 language and the proposed replacement; no action was taken on the amendment and the board adjourned at 5:47 p.m.
The proposed language would permit, “except as otherwise specified in this Resolution,” a maximum of two accessory buildings or structures per lot in association with a principal building. Under the draft text, each accessory building would have to be located at least 15 feet from any principal building and 5 feet from other non-inhabitable buildings and from side and rear property lines. Accessory buildings would be limited to 18 feet in height, prohibited in front yards, and could not be used as dwelling units. The draft also requires durable, all‑weather materials.
The proposal sets different requirements by size: accessory buildings or structures with any dimension greater than 200 total square feet would require a Zoning Certificate and a permanent frost‑free foundation. Accessory structures equal to or less than 200 total square feet would be limited to 12 feet in height and required to be located in the rear yard.
For context, the board read aloud the current provisions: accessory buildings must be placed to the rear or side of a residence; the minimum setback from a dwelling is 20 feet; accessory buildings must be at least 12 feet apart; the minimum setback from side and rear lot lines is six feet; and principal buildings are limited to 35 feet in height, with accessory building height governed by Section 510.03.
The record states explicitly that no action was taken on the amendment during the March 18 hearing. The meeting concluded when Trustee Mike Kostensky moved to adjourn and Trustee Sue Fields seconded; the roll-call motion passed unanimously. The record does not specify further procedural steps or a date for continued consideration.
The hearing transcript contains the full proposed replacement language for Section 400.10 (B) 56 L.6, including the dimensional and permitting distinctions for accessory buildings above and below 200 square feet.
