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Lauderhill staff to draft rules for accessory dwelling units after commission signals support
Summary
Staff presented options for allowing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to increase housing options while noting infrastructure, parking and enforcement challenges. Commissioners directed staff to draft land‑development changes and return with standards.
Lauderhill staff told the commission that the city’s comprehensive plan allows for limited accessory dwelling units (ADUs) but the land‑development regulations do not currently permit them; staff recommended drafting code changes to authorize and regulate ADUs.
Planning staff said ADUs — commonly called in‑law suites, carriage houses or granny flats — could expand long‑term, affordable housing options, support aging‑in‑place and better use…
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