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Council adopts revised detached accessory dwelling rule allowing larger ADUs on larger lots
Summary
Willard City Council approved Ordinance 25-02 to revise rules for detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs), adding tiered maximum sizes tied to parcel acreage; the planning commission proposed the change and council approved the ordinance by roll call.
The Willard City Council on Wednesday approved Ordinance 25-02, which revises the city's detached accessory dwelling (ADU) rules to allow larger detached ADUs on larger parcels.
What changed: The amendment adds tiered ADU size limits tied to lot acreage. Under the change, properties up to one acre receive a modest square-footage increase over the previous limit; parcels over one acre qualify for a larger increase. The changes were developed and recommended by the planning commission and incorporate staff edits to correct typographical errors and adjust a staff title reference.
Why it matters: Council members said the revision makes ADU allowances proportional to parcel size and reduces the likelihood that large ADUs will crowd small lots. Supporters argued the change promotes a reasonable balance between housing flexibility and neighborhood scale.
Vote: The council approved the ordinance by roll call vote; the motion and second were recorded and the measure carried unanimously.
What's next: Staff will incorporate the ordinance language into the city code and proceed with implementation.
