Planning commission backs clearer rules for accessory buildings, forwards code changes to council
The commission unanimously recommended that County Council adopt amendments tightening definitions and limits on accessory buildings — including a 10% lot-area cap (up to 14,000 sq ft), a 2,000 sq ft threshold for conditional use review, a 5-foot separation requirement, and a prohibition on unmodified shipping containers.
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The Centerville Basin Planning Commission voted unanimously Feb. 24 to forward proposed amendments that change how accessory buildings are regulated. Staff said the changes are intended to close loopholes that have allowed large detached garages or storage containers to operate like commercial yards.
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