Proposal would allow accessory dwelling units in R‑1 residential lots
Apr 30, 2026
The April 30 public hearing presented a draft addition to the Huachuca City zoning code to permit accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in R‑1 neighborhoods with new guidelines; supporters said the change would create housing options and supplemental income for property owners.
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A proposed new section (18.35.070) in the Huachuca City zoning code would allow accessory dwelling units on R-1 lots and sets out guidelines for their relationship to the principal dwelling. The hearing packet defines an ADU as "a self-contained living unit that is on the same lot or parcel as a single family dwelling" and explains ADUs are intended to be subordinate to the principal dwelling.
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