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Commission discusses new state 'casita' law, warns of reduced local control over accessory dwellings
Summary
Planning staff told the commission a new state law (the "casita" law) will limit local regulation of accessory dwelling units (ADUs), reduce setbacks and constrain design controls; commissioners raised concerns about septic, parking, deed restrictions and loss of public hearings.
Planning staff briefed the Graham County Planning and Zoning Commission on a new state law that will require local governments to allow detached and attached accessory dwelling units (ADUs), reduce setback requirements and limit many regulatory controls, and commissioners expressed concern about septic capacity, deed restrictions and the potential loss of public hearings.
Staff said the law goes into effect Jan. 1 and will apply statewide to cities and…
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