The city is considering allowing an accessory building that is larger than the main house. This is being weighed against the benefit of consolidating lots to prevent future development on unstable ground.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
The owner may face costs to relocate or demolish the structure.
Neighbors who rely on consistent zoning enforcement.
The property owner, who must now address the non-compliant structure.
The city maintains strict setback rules to ensure neighborhood consistency. This case highlights the difficulty of getting a variance for work done without a permit.
A property owner wants to build a large garage that is bigger than their house. The city is considering this because the land has soil issues that make building a standard home difficult.
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