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Orangeville council delays ADU and short‑term rental rule changes until after state legislative session
Summary
Councilors tabled proposed changes to accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and short‑term rental rules and discussed zoning limits such as an 800‑square‑foot minimum and lot‑size requirements; members said they will wait for new state laws before finalizing city code changes.
The Orangeville City Council agreed to table proposed changes to accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules and short‑term rental regulations until after the state legislative session, citing expected changes at the state level that could affect local code.
Council members discussed specifics that appear in current city code and draft language: an ADU or “mother‑in‑law” unit must be at least 800 square feet under the city’s ordinance; units typically must be attached to the primary residence under current code language discussed at the meeting; and ADUs must have a separate entrance oriented to the side or rear, not the front. Councilors said…
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