Commission backs accessory-structure code changes; REALTORS warn of unintended housing effects
The commission recommended zoning-text amendments that would tighten detached accessory-structure height, setbacks and building-area-ratio (BAR) rules in Old Mount Pleasant and Old Village, while a realtor speaker warned the limits could reduce accessory dwelling units and encourage tear-downs.
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Mount Pleasant planning staff presented a package of text amendments to the zoning code that would impose new height and setback rules for detached accessory structures and apply Building Area Ratio (BAR) limits to parts of Old Mount Pleasant.
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