EDA housing subcommittee pushes R-2 expansion, ADUs and PUDs; Planning Commission asks for studies
The EDA's Housing Subcommittee asked the Planning Commission and Board to consider expanding R-2 zoning where public utilities exist and to study accessory dwelling units and planned-unit developments; the Planning Commission requested staff research and expressed caution about county-initiated rezonings.
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Vice-Chair David Hawkins told the EDA on Feb. 17 that the Housing Subcommittee had submitted a letter to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors asking for a targeted review of land-development and zoning updates intended to reduce barriers to housing. The subcommittee's recommendations emphasized two priorities: expanding R-2 zoning in areas served by public utilities and clarifying definitions while exploring tools such as accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and planned-unit developments (PUDs).
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