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Sebastian council adopts ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units in single‑family zones
Summary
On second reading the City Council approved Ordinance O-25-06 to add standards for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in single‑family residential zoning, setting size, design and use limits while prohibiting vacation rentals and conversions to condominiums.
The City of Sebastian City Council on April 9 adopted Ordinance O-25-06 to permit accessory dwelling units in single‑family residential zones and to set rules for their size, placement, parking and permitted uses.
The ordinance creates a formal definition of accessory dwelling units and treats ADUs as accessory structures in single‑family zoning only, excluding multifamily districts. It limits ADU size to no more than 50% of the principal residence under air or 1,000 square feet maximum, with a 300 square foot minimum. The ordinance also prohibits ADUs from being used as vacation rentals or converted into condominiums and requires them to meet Florida Building Code…
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