Planning Advisory Commission

1. Zoning Ordinance Amendment — Accessory Dwelling Units (First Reading)

File 2026-0418 · Ordinance · Planning & Zoning

First reading of an amendment permitting accessory dwelling units in the AG and R-1 districts.

The proposed amendment would permit one accessory dwelling unit per parcel in the AG and R-1 districts, subject to a maximum floor area of 1,000 square feet, owner occupancy of one of the two units, and compliance with septic capacity rules.

This is the first of two readings. The Planning Advisory Commission recommended approval 5-2, with the dissent concerned about septic capacity on parcels under 2.5 acres. Condition 3 was added in response.

Recommendation: Approve the first reading and set the second reading for the first meeting in September.

Fiscal impact: Minimal. Permit revenue is expected to offset review cost.

Attachments:

• Draft Ordinance - Accessory Dwelling Units.pdf (1.8 KB)