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Supervisors approve first reading of accessory-dwelling ordinance to implement new state law
Summary
The Board approved on first reading an amendment to the Muscatine County zoning ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) consistent with state law (Senate File 592), with local limits including one ADU per primary dwelling and septic/water requirements.
The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 11 approved on the first of three readings an amendment to the county zoning ordinance to implement new state law on accessory dwelling units.
County zoning staff said Senate File 592, which went into effect July 1, requires cities and counties to allow accessory dwelling units anywhere there is an existing primary single-family dwelling. "Senate File 592 ... in effect, July 1, basically requires cities and counties to allow accessory dwelling units anywhere there is an existing primary single family dwelling," Eric, a county zoning staff member, said.
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