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Commission weighs square-foot approach for accessory structures, keeps wall-length limit under consideration
Summary
After a zoning hearing highlighted a mismatched accessory structure, commissioners discussed moving from fixed dimensions to a square-foot standard but retained concern about maximum wall length.
Steve Meining raised an item about an accessory structure that complied with square-foot limits but had an unusual configuration, prompting a review of dimensional standards.
Engineer Steve Dellinger suggested simplifying rules by using square footage rather than fixed dimensions; Chair Angela Farrell cautioned that the commission should retain a maximum wall length to control building form. Commissioners asked staff to draft language that balances a square-foot approach with a limit on wall length to prevent undesirable configurations.
No code changes were adopted at the meeting; the item will return with revised wording.
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