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Planning commission holds workshop on state-driven ADU ordinance updates
Summary
Staff briefed commissioners on proposed Title 18 amendments to bring Lincoln into compliance with state ADU and JADU laws, covering definitions, size and setback limits, parking exemptions, review timelines and architectural standards. Commissioners provided feedback on size caps, design review, utilities and implementation pace.
The Planning Commission held a workshop to review proposed amendments to Title 18 intended to align Lincoln's zoning with recent state accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and junior ADU (JADU) laws.
Senior planner Efren Sanchez led the presentation describing ADU types (detached, attached, conversions), JADU limits (up to 500 square feet and owner-occupancy requirements), and a legislative timeline showing iterative state changes since 2016. Staff summarized…
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