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Norfolk council adopts narrower ADU rules after residents raise safety and size concerns
Summary
Council approved changes to accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules to simplify zoning regulations, prompting public praise for added housing options and warnings from neighbors about safety, parking and potential loss of conditional‑use oversight.
Norfolk City Council adopted changes to the city zoning code on an ordinance to modify and simplify regulations for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), after a public hearing that drew residents both supportive and wary of the proposal.
The ordinance, introduced by the City Clerk as an amendment to Table 3.2.0.12 and section 4.3.0.3(e) of the Norfolk Zoning Ordinance, was adopted following a Planning Commission recommendation to approve the changes. Supporters at the hearing said relaxing ADU rules would expand housing supply, provide more…
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