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Kennesaw council directs staff to draft ADU ordinance after mixed public feedback
Summary
After staff presented outreach results showing mixed sentiment and 255 survey responses, Kennesaw council asked for clear draft language separating accessory dwelling units from short-term rentals and directed planning staff to prepare an ordinance that addresses setbacks, parking, safety and enforcement.
Planning staff summarized months of outreach and survey work and on Monday asked the Kennesaw Mayor and Council for clear direction to draft an ordinance that would allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
Planning staff (unnamed) said the outreach included three town halls and an online survey that produced 255 responses, plus about 171 social-media comments. "We just need some clear direction if you want us to go forward with getting a draft started or not," the planner said, asking the council whether staff should prepare a draft ordinance.
The presentation described a split public response: "35% suggested a case by case approval…
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