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Planning Commission approves accessory dwelling unit at 4201 Higdon Drive; neighbor raises Airbnb concern
Summary
The Rutherford County Planning Commission approved a special-exception request to allow an accessory dwelling unit on a 0.46-acre lot at 4201 Higdon Drive, with commissioners saying building‑permit and septic‑setback verifications must be completed before construction.
The Rutherford County Planning Commission approved a special-exception to allow an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on a 0.46-acre property at 4201 Higdon Drive, with commissioners voting yes on the motion after a public hearing and staff discussion about septic setbacks and building permits.
Staff presented Application 2025-5, describing the lot as 0.46 acre in the RM zone and the proposed ADU as approximately 590 square feet; the applicant told the commission she may reduce the ADU to about 400 square feet for cost reasons. Staff said the request met criteria for an ADU except that county rules require a one‑acre minimum for by‑right ADUs in…
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