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Planning commission debates accessory dwelling unit rules; zoning committee to refine draft and seek joint hearing
Summary
The Amelia County Planning Commission discussed proposed code changes for accessory dwelling units, including owner-occupancy, size limits, setbacks and utility requirements, and directed its zoning committee to refine the draft and seek a joint public hearing with the Board of Supervisors.
The Amelia County Planning Commission discussed proposed amendments to rules for detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and directed the zoning committee to refine draft language and return for a joint public hearing with the Board of Supervisors.
Michael, planning staff, told the commission the zoning subcommittee recommended several changes to clarify terminology and standards. "One of the things we would propose to do is that the terminology and definitions change that right now, you refer to them as detached dwelling units. What we would suggest is that you change that to accessory dwelling units, and that there be a clear definition for them," Michael said. The subcommittee's proposals included an owner-occupancy requirement (owner must…
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