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Commission hears first reading on accessory‑building size limits
Summary
On first reading the commission reviewed ordinance 10‑42 (section 17.76.040), which would limit attached‑garage area to the size of the living area unless the lot is one acre or larger and add more graduated lot‑size thresholds for larger accessory buildings.
Staff presented the first reading of ordinance 10‑42 (section 17.76.040) proposing an added restriction that an attached garage may not exceed the living area unless the lot is one acre or larger. Staff said several existing properties would become legal nonconforming if the rule were adopted and that the ordinance adds more graduated thresholds across lot sizes.
Commission discussion was limited and the ordinance was introduced as a first reading. Staff described the change as a refinement intended to manage the size of accessory buildings and avoid overly large attached garages on small lots.
Why it matters: the change modifies permitted accessory‑building sizes, affecting property owners planning large shops or garages on smaller lots; it was introduced on first reading and will return for additional consideration.
