Planning board denies request to convert accessory shed into standalone primary structure

Feb 26, 2025

A request to reclassify an accessory shed as a primary structure (creating a separate parcel) was denied after staff and board members cited alley-only access, lack of street frontage and utility limitations; the board found the conversion would create an orphan parcel inconsistent with subdivision and frontage rules.

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The Sheldon City Planning & Zoning Board denied a request to convert an accessory shed into a primary structure after board members and staff raised concerns about street frontage, utilities and the creation of a standalone parcel with alley-only access.

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