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County staff brief commissioners on ADU law change that will allow up to three accessory units on larger lots
Summary
Staff outlined required updates to the zoning ordinance under Arizona's HB 2928, which entitles single‑family lots to additional accessory dwelling units (ADUs); commissioners asked for more time to review whether the second detached ADU on 1‑acre lots should be deed‑restricted as affordable housing.
Coconino County planning staff briefed the Planning and Zoning Commission Wednesday on statewide changes to accessory‑dwelling‑unit rules under Arizona House Bill 2928 and how the county intends to update its zoning code.
Under HB 2928, staff explained, all single‑family residential lots will be permitted two ADUs: one attached and one detached. Properties of one acre or larger would be allowed a third ADU (one attached and two detached). "Per this state statute update, all single family residential zone properties within our county are going to be entitled to 2 accessory dwelling units," planning staff said, adding that lots of one acre or larger would be…
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