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Boone County BZA approves series of accessory‑structure variances and special exceptions
Summary
The Boone County Board of Zoning Appeals approved multiple petitions on June 8, 2026 including accessory‑structure variances (26CE‑14‑098, 26J‑14‑099, 26J14‑108, 26HA‑14‑130, 26CL14‑135) and two minor residential subdivisions, subject to standard permitting and recorded use‑affidavits where noted.
At its June 8 meeting the Boone County Board of Zoning Appeals approved several petitions to allow accessory structures larger or taller than primary homes, plus two minor subdivision special exceptions. Staff read technical advisory comments for each petition and recommended approval with standard conditions — building permits, drainage permits, septic permits if plumbing is installed, and recorded use affidavits when the board required structures to be strictly for personal use.
Key accessory‑structure approvals included:
• Petition 26 CE 14‑098 (4275 East 100 North): variance from a 40‑foot AD buffer to allow a 24×22 addition; staff reported health and soil/water had no objections and recommended approval with conditions. The petitioner confirmed the addition matches the existing encroachment; no public opposition.
• Petition 26J‑14‑099 (5541 West 300 South): variance to allow an accessory structure larger and taller than the primary dwelling (approx. 3,456 sq ft); staff recommended approval with conditions; petitioner confirmed the planned 16‑ft eave height and the board approved.
• Petition 26J14‑108 (695 North 650 West): variance to build a 3,888‑sq‑ft accessory structure on an ~8.76‑acre parcel; technical comments require drainage and demolition permits for removed structures and a recorded affidavit restricting commercial use; a nearby resident questioned a separate rezoning notice but staff clarified this hearing covered only the accessory‑structure variance.
• Petition 26HA‑14‑130 (31000 South 125 West): approval with recording of a use affidavit and standard permit conditions for a 2,816‑sq‑ft accessory structure.
• Petition 26CL14‑135 (6535 North 450 East): large variance request to increase cumulative accessory area to 17,000 sq ft and single‑structure size to 9,600 sq ft for livestock operations; staff recommended approval with conditions and a five‑year reversion clause if the larger barn is not built.
In all cases staff noted that required permits (building, drainage, driveway) and reviews (surveyor, highway, health) remain prerequisites to construction. Several petition approvals included a recorded use affidavit limiting structures to personal (noncommercial) use or other plat conditions.
The board handled the items as routine land‑use approvals; most prompted brief clarifying questions from members and concluded with motions to approve that passed on voice votes. Several petitioners thanked staff for the review process. The meeting then moved on to additional agenda items.
