Lancaster ZBA Members Raise Code Questions After Multiple Accessory-structure Requests

Jul 10, 2026

After approving six variances, Lancaster Zoning Board members questioned whether fixed numeric limits for accessory structures fit different lot sizes and said the town will pursue a code-update grant when available to review fence and pole-barn rules.

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Following a full evening of variance petitions, members of the Town of Lancaster Zoning Board of Appeals discussed recurring patterns in accessory-structure requests and whether numeric limits in the zoning code should reflect lot size and context.

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