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Commissioners defeat citizen-initiated ADU text amendment after public hearing and debate over process
Summary
Brunswick County commissioners rejected a citizen-initiated zoning text amendment that would have allowed accessory dwelling units on lots that do not meet minimum district area requirements. Planning staff and the planning board recommended approval; commissioners cited process concerns.
Brunswick County commissioners voted to reject a citizen-initiated text amendment that would have allowed accessory dwelling units on lots that do not meet the zoning district's minimum area requirements.
Planning staff presented the proposal as a narrow change to the Unified Development Ordinance intended to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on nonconforming lots. Planning staff said ADUs take multiple forms ' "the detached ADU, the attached converted garage, a basement, ... and including also an upper floor ADU" ' and argued the change would increase housing options and support…
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