Powell barn height variance at N46 W23355 Lindsay Road
Summary
The Powells wanted a tall barn to match their restored 1900 farmhouse, but the code caps accessory buildings at 18 feet. The board denied the variance because state law requires proving an unnecessary hardship unique to the land, not just an aesthetic preference.
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Last discussed May 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
The Powells paid a $400 variance application fee plus architect costs; they can still build a code-compliant barn at no taxpayer expense.
The ruling keeps the 18-foot accessory height standard applied consistently across residential districts.
The Powells cannot build the barn proportions they designed and must build within the 18-foot limit instead.
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