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Covington council adopts code changes to implement state middle‑housing and ADU laws
Summary
The Covington City Council voted June 10 to amend Title 18 of the Covington Municipal Code to implement state middle‑housing and accessory‑dwelling unit requirements referenced as house bill 11 10 and house bill 13 37.
The Covington City Council voted June 10 to amend Title 18 of the Covington Municipal Code to implement state middle‑housing and accessory‑dwelling‑unit (ADU) laws described in the presentation as house bill 11 10 and house bill 13 37.
Planning staff said the ordinance updates local definitions, dimensional and density rules, and parking and design requirements so the city’s code aligns with the 2023–2024 state mandates that require cities to allow specified middle‑housing types in single‑family zones and to loosen some ADU restrictions.
Why this matters: the changes alter what housing types are permitted on single‑family lots within Covington, affect development review and permitting, and will prompt follow‑on work for design standards, impact fees and building-code coordination.
Planning manager Selena…
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