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Salisbury council holds wide housing policy discussion; ADUs, 4‑to‑2 zoning and developer incentives raised
Summary
Council members, staff and residents discussed attainable housing, accessory dwelling units, the city’s 4‑to‑2 occupancy ordinance, inclusionary options for developers and rental availability. Staff agreed to prepare follow‑up materials and draft policy options.
Council members spent substantial time in a work‑session discussion on July 28 examining housing supply, affordability and policy tools the city could use to increase attainable options.
Councilwoman Sharon DeShield led a wide‑ranging review of housing types, financing and policy levers, telling members that Salisbury needs a “sustainable plan” that combines updated zoning, targeted incentives, code enforcement and coordination with county programs. She urged a focus on “middle housing” (starter and workforce homes) and identified the city’s high rental share (noted as roughly 70% rentals to 30% owners in one task‑force analysis) as a concern.
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs): DeShield reviewed recent state action requiring municipalities to adopt local ADU policies by Oct. 1, 2026 (House Bill 1466 was cited in the session). Staff and council discussed implementation details and constraints flagged by a webinar the planning department attended:…
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