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Covington council keeps 7.5‑foot interior setbacks for middle‑housing code update
Summary
After a lengthy discussion, the council agreed by consensus to retain the city’s existing 7.5‑foot interior side/rear setback for middle housing rather than lowering it to five feet, leaving further changes to state direction or later code work.
Covington — The Covington City Council on April 22 signaled consensus to retain the city’s existing 7.5‑foot interior setbacks for middle housing during code changes tied to House Bill 1110 and related ADU provisions.
Community Development staff member Selena reviewed the statewide direction and local options. She said state guidance recommends five‑foot interior setbacks for middle housing but noted that middle housing cannot be treated more restrictively than equivalent single‑family development. "They can't be more restrictive," Selena told council when discussing how middle‑housing rules must align with…
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