Citizen Portal
Sign In

Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!

Dobbs Ferry expands ADU eligibility in MDR zones; board urges publicity about available grants

2786146 · February 12, 2025
AI-Generated Content: All content on this page was generated by AI to highlight key points from the meeting. For complete details and context, we recommend watching the full video. so we can fix them.

Summary

Trustees unanimously adopted a zoning text amendment expanding accessory dwelling unit (ADU) eligibility to single‑family properties in MDR districts; speakers urged outreach about up to $125,000 in available ADU funding for eligible Rivertown Village households.

The Village of Dobbs Ferry Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt a zoning text amendment to expand eligibility for accessory dwelling units to properties improved with one‑family dwellings in the MDR (Medium Density Residential) districts.

Trustees said the amendment expands the intent of the original ADU law to allow more homeowners — particularly those on smaller lots in denser residential zones — to add or convert space for a secondary unit. The change is…

Already have an account? Log in

Subscribe to keep reading

Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.

  • Unlimited articles
  • AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
  • Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
  • Follow topics and more locations
  • 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
30-day money-back on paid plans