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Commission opens discussion on accessory dwelling units; staff to draft regulations
Summary
Commissioners discussed internal (in-home) and external accessory dwelling units (ADUs), identified enforcement and occupancy concerns, and directed staff to draft clarifying code language addressing parking, ownership and size limits.
Tocqueville planning staff and commissioners on Feb. 12 discussed how the city should handle accessory dwelling units (ADUs) after changes in state law that affect internal ADUs.
Emily, a planning department staff member, told the commission that “last year state code has passed that, mandate cities to permit internal accessory dwelling units” and that Tocqueville’s existing code treats internal ADUs inconsistently. Staff said external ADUs (detached units) are…
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