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Minnehaha County approves ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units
Summary
The Minnehaha County Commission unanimously approved zoning text amendment 2,506 on April 22 to add regulations for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), setting size, setback and permit requirements and requiring existing ADUs to seek conditional-use approval for compliance.
The Minnehaha County Commission on April 22 approved zoning text amendment 2,506 to the county's 1990 revised zoning ordinance to add regulations for accessory dwelling units, or ADUs. The amendment passed on second reading after a public hearing and a unanimous vote.
County planner Kevin Hookman told the commission the change grew out of the county's 2024 comprehensive-plan update and a task force that recommended adding ADU rules. "One of the things we'll be adding the definition to the accessory dwelling unit is a subordinate residential unit on the same property as a larger property, primary single family dwelling," Hookman said, describing the variety of ADU types the ordinance covers.
Supporters on the commission said ADUs can increase housing options and help families who need caregiver space. "Frankly, I'm very strongly supportive of this,"…
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