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Consultants, councilors push clearer infill and ADU rules after neighborhood walk
Summary
City consultants outlined a yearlong code-audit and rewrite to allow smaller lots, duplexes and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) while ensuring new housing fits existing neighborhoods; councilors pressed for guardrails on parking, privacy and short‑term rentals.
Consultants told the Independence City Council at a work session that a yearlong project will examine the city’s development code to allow more infill housing — including duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes and accessory dwelling units — while creating “clear and objective” standards the state requires. Planning consultant Matt Hastie said the review will propose code changes, community review and an adoption process over about 12 months.
Why it matters: The review could allow smaller lots and additional units in established neighborhoods and set citywide rules on design, parking and public‑facility improvements. Councilors said they want to preserve neighborhood character and avoid removing long‑term housing stock for short‑term rentals.
Consultants summarized findings from a recent council walking tour that showed a mix of…
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