Board declines to interpret state ADU law, defers to county action before Oct. 1 deadline
Panel members agreed they would not issue a binding interpretation of House Bill 14‑66 in this case and said the county has time to adopt implementing legislation before the Oct. 1, 2026 deadline.
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Panel discussion on Aug. 11 focused in part on whether House Bill 14‑66—state legislation affecting accessory dwelling units—should be applied immediately to the McGee application. Chair Fred Lauer said, "And until that October 1 deadline passes, I don't see how we can act and start interpreting and applying this law to this case," and members generally agreed the panel should avoid preempting county council and administration action.
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