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Council hears draft middle-housing code update; parking and utilities emerge as major concerns
Summary
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.
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).
Planning staff member Joshua (last name not provided in the meeting transcript) said the project began in March 2024 with a $35,000 Department of Commerce grant and community engagement meetings. The draft adds a unit-lot subdivision mechanism (a condominium-style ownership model) and allows up to two ADUs per single-family lot in compliance with state law. The draft also expands allowed uses in residential…
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