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Council prioritizes drafting ADU rules after state bill could limit local controls
Summary
After staff flagged recently filed state legislation affecting accessory dwelling units, Temple Terrace council prioritized drafting a local ADU ordinance — including an owner‑occupancy requirement — and asked staff to seek Planning Commission scheduling so a municipal rule could exist ahead of possible state preemption.
Council members told staff Feb. 27 to make accessory dwelling units (ADUs) a drafting priority and to seek a code amendment and Planning Commission review as soon as feasible because newly filed state legislation could limit local regulatory options.
What staff said: Greg Pauley, community development director, reviewed the benefits of ADUs (multigenerational housing, on‑site caregiver housing, rental income potential) and noted the city’s comprehensive plan includes ADUs in certain future land‑use categories. Pauley then deferred to the city attorney for an update on pending…
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