Planners tweak landscaping, accessory‑structure and R2 technical standards after workshop debate
Feb 26, 2026
Commissioners agreed to soften new landscaping language (replace mandatory 4 in of imported soil and sod with 'turf establishment' options), add tree planting only for new lots, and revisit accessory garage caps (proposed increase to 1,200–1,500 sq ft and exclusion of tuck‑under garages); they also discussed R2 setbacks, heights and parking.
The full story
At the Feb. 26 workshop, commissioners reviewed several technical code items that generated concerns about enforceability and fairness: turf/sod requirements, front‑yard trees, accessory structure thresholds and R2 dimensional standards.
Sign up to keep reading.
Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.
Keep reading for free
Create a free account to finish this story and see the video, transcript and key details.
Continue with GoogleContinue with emailAlready have an account? Log in →