PC 046-2021 RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION #P.C. 046-2021
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE PLAN COMMISSION REVIEW POLICY
WHEREAS, Chapter 400-167 regulates accessory structures and when Plan Commission review is required, and
WHEREAS, The number of accessory structures coming before the Plan Commission for approval that have a
metal roof and/or are the second accessory structure of the specific size has increased, and
WHEREAS, The Plan Commission typically approves these sheds in the consent agenda after having reviewed
the submittal and staff write-up without individual discussion, and
WHEREAS, Going forward a policy will allow a sheds and accessory structures (225 square feet or less in size)
with a metal roof and/or the second accessory structure of the specific size category to be approved via staff and
building permits, and
WHEREAS, This policy change will eliminate burdening residents with the submittal fee and the time to wait for
the next Plan Commission meeting, and
WHEREAS, Accessory structures over 225 square feet, carport structures, and sheds and accessory structures
with metal siding will still need Plan Commission approval, and
WHEREAS, Since this policy will not cover every style and type of accessory structure in the future, any proposed
shed or accessory structure that may be in question, staff will require Plan Commission review.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approved the policy change to allow specific
accessory structures be approved at the staff level during building permit review including the follow ing:
1. The total number of garden sheds and accessory structures is raised to three with a limit of two of any
one category being above or below 120 square feet so long as the total accessory structure square
footage meets the requirements of Section 400-167(C)(2).
2. Metal roofs on sheds, accessory structures or gazebo/pergola structures that are 225 square feet or less
in size and where the metal roof matches, or closely matches the color of the roof on the house.
Plan Commission
City of Muskego
Adopted:
Defeated:
Deferred:
Introduced: June 1, 2021
ATTEST: Adam Trzebiatowski AICP, Planning Manager