Knox Planning Commission members continued their discussion about the accessory building ordinance when they met Tuesday night.
Members revisited some of the things they’ve touched on over the past few months including the difference between permanent and temporary structures and how permits would be required for both types. There was a consensus that the established 6-month, 1-time permit for temporary structures should be included in the amended ordinance.
They also covered how recreational structures such as camping tents, grad-party canopies and things of that nature would not require a permit but they would also not be allowed permanently.
A new recommendation was brought to the table by commission member Jim Strong.He made the point that it’s nearly impossible to keep up with all the different types of structures that are for sale now or that will be available in the future.
He suggested adding language to the ordinance that would give Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost the authority to use his best judgment to make necessary determinations about a structure’s classification if it doesn’t easily fit into a defined category.
Strong made a motion to establish three structure categories; temporary, permanent and recreational and added that the buildings that would be included under those categories should be defined. The motion also included his suggestion to add language that would allow Director Pfost to make a determination if a structure seems to fall outside of a defined category. Strong’s motion received unanimous approval and passed.
As the official definitions still need to be established, the amendments could not be finalized at Tuesday’s meeting. However, members are anticipated to amend the accessory building ordinance at their meeting next month.
