Council hears draft middle-housing code update; parking and utilities emerge as major concerns

Jan 14, 2025

Planning staff briefed the council on a draft middle-housing code update required by recent state legislation. Council members raised concerns about on-street parking, utility hookups and potential unintended consequences for historic streets and short-term rentals.

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Town planning staff presented a draft middle-housing code update Jan. 14 that responds to recent state laws expanding accessory dwelling unit (ADU) allowances and requiring tools to encourage ‘middle housing’ (duplexes, triplexes, cottage courts and townhomes).

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