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Commissioners direct staff toward 1,000-square-foot limit for accessory dwelling units in first reading
Summary
At first reading, Polk County staff presented an ordinance to set size limits for accessory dwelling units and reinstate a five-foot setback for accessory structures; the board signaled a majority preference for a 1,000-square-foot limit but took no final vote.
Polk County commissioners on March 4 discussed a proposed ordinance to add size limits for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and to reinstate a five-foot setback for accessory structures. The item was presented at first reading; no final adoption vote was taken.
Planning and zoning staff said the proposal would limit ADU size to prevent secondary structures that effectively function as separate single-family homes and to address subdivision and impact-fee concerns. Staff recommended a…
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