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Commission requires ADU allowances to meet new state law, narrows proposed Old Town exception
Summary
The commission approved a land use code amendment to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in compliance with recent state law, removed a proposed automatic expansion for Old Town, and directed further outreach before considering separate Old Town provisions.
The Timnath Planning Commission adopted a land use code amendment to implement state requirements for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and approved the amendment on a 5-0 vote while striking language that would have given Old Town expanded ADU allowances.
Staff said the state passed legislation effective June 20 that requires jurisdictions with at least 1,000 residents to allow detached ADUs within specified size ranges and to permit administrative review. Logan (staff) told the commission the town’s proposed changes are intended to comply with the state law while tailoring some details; staff recommended…
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