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Warren County planning panel forwards accessory-dwelling-unit zoning change to supervisors

5379557 · July 9, 2025
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Summary

The Warren County Planning Commission voted to forward a proposed zoning text amendment that would add a definition and rules for accessory dwelling units, replace the guest-house definition, and set limits on acreage, size and short-term rental use.

The Warren County Planning Commission voted July 9 to forward a proposed amendment to Chapter 180 of the county zoning code that would add a definition and supplementary regulations for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and repeal the current definition for “guest house.” The commission recommended approval and will send the proposal to the Board of Supervisors for final action.

Planning staff told the commission the draft ordinance would allow ADUs that are attached to or located within the existing principal single-family dwelling as a use by right. Detached ADUs would remain permitted only by conditional use…

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