Seneca council asks Bill and Kris Long for clearer plan after accessory building raised zoning questions

The city previously sent Bill and Kris Long a letter about an accessory building they constructed on property zoned for residential use while having removed their dwelling from the same parcel. The Longs' response did not outline plans for returning a dwelling or answer specific questions the city raised about compliance with the ordinance requiring a dwelling on residential property that contains an accessory building.

Mayor Andrea Combs and councilors discussed offering a reasonable timeline for compliance—citing examples of 3–5 years used in other instances—and directed City Manager Josh Walker to draft and send a follow-up letter requiring a response within 30 days.