Planners consider raising accessory‑structure height limits for modern pole barns
Staff said current AG accessory building height is 35 ft but modern pole‑barn construction often reaches 42–46 ft; commissioners suggested raising the allowed height (one suggested 50 ft) or adding explicit exceptions for barns and silos.
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Commissioners reviewed the draft development standards and asked whether accessory building height limits adequately cover recent pole‑barn construction. Staff noted that "in our current zoning, maximum height, AG 1, AG 2 for an accessory building is 35 feet," and commissioners responded that many modern pole barns have ridgelines at 42–46 feet and recommended adjusting tables or adding an accessory‑structure exception to avoid frequent variances (S6,S5).
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