Board weighs allowing more duplexes while keeping triplexes and fourplexes in multifamily category
Nov 7, 2026
Officials said duplexes could be a targeted tool to increase supply without full multifamily development; members warned against subdividing parcels and urged guardrails on density and parcel creation.
The full story
Matt Sandy outlined higher-density options that could expand permitted residential types beyond single-family homes, naming duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes as possibilities. He noted the county currently allows duplexes in residential zoning depending on lot size and that anything above (three units and up) is treated as multifamily and typically requires higher scrutiny.
Sign up to keep reading.
Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.
Keep reading for free
Create a free account to finish this story and see the video, transcript and key details.
Continue with GoogleContinue with emailAlready have an account? Log in →