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Commission considers loosening covered-walkway rules for accessory structures
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed proposed revisions to accessory-use regulations to clarify setbacks, allow covered walkways up to and possibly larger than 6 feet if non-habitable, and limit windows/doors on certain facades; staff will prepare a revised redline.
City staff proposed clarifications to Appendix A of the zoning ordinance on Jan. 27 to make accessory-building rules clearer and to provide flexibility for covered walkways connecting main and accessory structures.
The proposed language preserves a minimum separation between accessory buildings and main structures (currently six feet) while allowing the commission to consider increasing walkway width provided the space is not enclosed or made habitable. The draft would also restrict windows and doors on sides of accessory structures that do not meet main-structure setback requirements and clarify setbacks for corner and interior lots.
Public Works Director Elvin Hernandez explained the intent is to permit walkways for recreational and transient passage between structures but not climate-controlled or habitable spaces. The commission agreed the primary use should be as a passageway and that screens could be considered; staff will return with a revised redline for further review. No formal action was taken.
