Ordinance updates accessory building design standards to match primary structures

Jun 23, 2026

Ordinance 610 amends the UDC to require accessory buildings and structures to match primary building materials, colors and roof design regardless of visibility, with limited exceptions for agricultural and R‑1 districts; council approved the ordinance unanimously.

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Sean presented a short amendment (Ordinance 610) to update design requirements for accessory buildings and structures so materials, colors, textures and roof design must match the primary structure even if the accessory building is not visible from a public right of way. He said the change adds an exception for agricultural and R‑1 zoning districts and allows consideration of exceptions by the city manager if compatibility with surrounding properties is demonstrated.

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