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File #: 17-0277    Version: 1 Name: Proposed Amendment to Chapter 55 (Zoning Ordinance), Section 5:59(1)(b) Accessory Buildings for City Council Approval
Type: Resolution/Public Hearing Status: Filed
File created: 2/17/2017 In control: City Planning Commission
On agenda: 2/23/2017 Final action: 2/23/2017
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Proposed Amendment to Chapter 55 (Zoning Ordinance), Section 5:59(1)(b) Accessory Buildings for City Council Approval - An amendment to change the allowed placement of an accessory building in the front open space of a lot in all residential zoning districts and the P (Parking) district. Accessory buildings are currently allowed to be placed in front of a principal building as long as the accessory building is behind the required or average front setback line. With the proposed amendment, accessory buildings will no longer be permitted anywhere in front of a building. Accessory buildings will continue to be allowed to the side of a principal building as long as it is not in the side setback area, and behind (to the rear) of the principal building. Staff Recommendation: Approval
Attachments: 1. Staff Report 2-23-17 (Combined Accessory Buildings-Fueling Stations)w Attachment.pdf

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Proposed Amendment to Chapter 55 (Zoning Ordinance), Section 5:59(1)(b) Accessory Buildings for City Council Approval - An amendment to change the allowed placement of an accessory building in the front open space of a lot in all residential zoning districts and the P (Parking) district.  Accessory buildings are currently allowed to be placed in front of a principal building as long as the accessory building is behind the required or average front setback line.  With the proposed amendment, accessory buildings will no longer be permitted anywhere in front of a building.  Accessory buildings will continue to be allowed to the side of a principal building as long as it is not in the side setback area, and behind (to the rear) of the principal building.  Staff Recommendation: Approval