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Columbus council adopts citywide ADU code to ease construction of accessory units
Summary
Columbus City Council passed an overhaul of the zoning code to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) across residential districts, after months of stakeholder outreach and public hearings. The measure includes size, safety and rental compliance standards and an implementation package with a city-funded guidebook.
Columbus City Council voted to adopt changes to Title 33 of the city code that will allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) across all residential and apartment districts, easing the process for homeowners to add small, independent housing units on their lots. The ordinance (25 26 dash 20 25), introduced in second reading by Councilmember Otto Beatty, passed after an amendment and roll-call vote.
The legislation removes the most cumbersome variance requirements that previously blocked many homeowners from adding ADUs, while retaining building-code and life-safety requirements.…
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