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Board okays code change to allow accessory workspaces in Arts & Culture District
Summary
Trustees approved an amendment to allow permanent accessory structures — including workspaces and storage — in the village's Arts & Culture District, with planning staff saying the change levels the district with other zones and helps existing property owners and reasonable accommodations.
Trustees voted to amend section 4‑35‑31(3.1)(m) to permit permanent accessory structures in the Arts & Culture District. Planning staff said the change responds to frequent applications for sheds, workspaces and artist studios that under the current code were not allowed in the district; staff described the amendment as bringing the Arts & Culture District into alignment with other village zoning districts and addressing enforcement concerns.
Trustees said the amendment balances cultural‑district goals with protections for neighbors. The planning report noted a pending request for a reasonable accommodation: an accessory structure to serve as a sensory room for a disabled child on Terry Street, which the code change would allow. The board moved, seconded and approved the amendment during the meeting; staff will incorporate the change into the village code and advise applicants about site‑plan and permit requirements.
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