TITLE
Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 8, Building and Construction Regulations, and Chapter 31, Zoning, Article I, Article IV, and Article V of the Killeen Code of Ordinances for accessory structure and fence regulations.
Summary
DATE: February 19, 2019
TO: Ronald L. Olson, City Manager
FROM: Dr. Ray Shanaa, Executive Director of Planning and Development Services
SUBJECT: Amendments to accessory structure and fence regulations in Chapter 8 and Chapter 31, Article I, Article IV, and Article V of the Killeen Code of Ordinances
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Staff has received feedback from citizens, business owners and industry professionals regarding the City's standards (height, setback, etc.) for accessory buildings such as storage sheds as well as fences. Our current rear and side yard setback distances for placement of storage sheds are ten (10) feet. Due to current regulations, in smaller yards, most storage sheds are placed in the middle of the backyard, which is less than desirable for residents. In an effort to be responsive to resident concerns, staff reviewed the current standards and conducted workshop sessions with the Planning and Zoning Commission to receive input on the draft ordinance considered. The proposed draft ordinance reduces the minimum rear and side yard setbacks from ten (10) feet to five (5) feet for the rear and side property lines and also reduces the required minimum distance between the main structure (i.e. house) and storage shed to five (5) feet as well. This change is intended to help residents have storage sheds placed closer to the property lines, thus allowing for a more usable backyad. These reduced setbacks will not violate City building or fire codes. The draft ordinance allows small, movable storage sheds eighty (80) square feet or less in size to be placed in rear utility easements with the requirement that the property owner have sole responsibility for moving the shed or incurring any cost of ...
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