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Oak Grove board directs staff to allow attached ADUs with conditions after lengthy debate
Summary
After extended discussion of accessory dwelling unit (ADU) standards, the Oak Grove board voted to direct staff to revise the proposed ADU ordinance to permit attached ADUs under specific conditions — including a higher setback, utility review and limits on front-facing doors — and return the ordinance for adoption.
The Oak Grove Board of Alderwomen on June 23 directed staff to amend a proposed accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinance to allow attached ADUs under specified conditions, after weeks of Planning and Zoning review and significant discussion at the meeting.
Matt Randall, city staff, told the board the Planning and Zoning Commission originally recommended ADUs be detached and suggested a size approach tying ADU livable area to the principal residence: the maximum livable square footage would be whichever is greater of 400 square feet or 40% of the primary home's finished area, but in no case exceeding 900 square feet. Randall said ADUs must meet building code, obtain a building permit, and that prohibited ADU building types include mobile homes, shipping containers and temporary structures.
Randall offered the board three actions: approve the…
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