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Pasco commissioners adopt accessory-dwelling-unit ordinance after months of debate
Summary
After extensive debate about size limits, parking and flood access, the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners approved a new ADU ordinance with a provision allowing larger units in some cases and a staff review process for sites with flood-prone access.
The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners on April 9 adopted an ordinance adding rules for accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, to the county land development code after more than three hours of discussion about unit size, parking, impact fees and road access.
The adopted ordinance revises multiple sections of the county land development code to create a new ADU standard, add definitions and align dimensional standards across residential districts. Staff and commissioners framed the change as a measured expansion of housing options while keeping review safeguards in place.
Patrick Dutter, senior planner with Planning, Development & Economic Growth, presented the proposal and highlighted the scope: “creating new section 530.24, accessory dwelling units, appendix A definitions, and other sections as necessary for internal consistency,” and told the board that state legislation (House Bill 247 and Senate Bill 184) is also moving through Tallahassee and may require later changes.
The ordinance sets a baseline maximum ADU size of 900 square feet in the version discussed, with an explicit option for the…
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