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Planning commission moves to close loophole on accessory building size for residential uses
Summary
The commission approved an amendment to the zoning ordinance to limit accessory structures for single‑ and two‑family residential uses to an 840‑square‑foot cap regardless of underlying zoning, closing a loophole that allowed larger garages on agriculturally‑zoned parcels used as residences.
Commissioners approved an ordinance amendment to change the zoning code’s accessory building provision so that single‑family and two‑family residential uses are limited to 840 square feet for all accessory buildings, regardless of the underlying zoning district.
Staff said the change closes a loophole that permitted large accessory structures on agriculturally zoned parcels that have a residential use. “Residentially zoned properties are limited to a size of 840 square feet for all accessory buildings on their property... we’re changing the word used or simply zoned to essentially used property,” staff explained. Existing accessory structures will be grandfathered.
Commissioners supported the amendment, saying the change will prevent oversized pole barns next to conventional residences.
