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Planning Department proposes ADU rule changes; Planning Commission backs several CUPs and staff to circulate summary for neighborhoods
Summary
Planning staff presented proposed accessory dwelling unit (ADU) text amendments, two conditional use permit requests and a signage concern; the Planning Commission recommended approval of the ADU changes and both CUPs and staff will prepare a one‑page summary for civic leagues.
The City Planning Department told the council it has proposed text amendments to Norfolk’s ADU rules and reported Planning Commission recommendations on several conditional use permit requests, while council asked staff to improve neighborhood outreach and to investigate signage and window‑covering rules.
Planning Director Mr. John told the council the commission recommended approval, 6–0, of two proposed text amendments: permitting kennels as an accessory use in a specified pedestrian commercial overlay at the Ghent Business Association’s request, and clarifying/expanding accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules citywide.
On ADUs, the planning presentation said existing size limits (currently 500 square feet or 25% of the residence, whichever is less) would change to a maximum of 800 square…
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