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Brighton reviews internal accessory dwelling-unit rules and short-term rental clarifications amid water concerns
Summary
Council reviewed municipal and state rules governing IADUs and STRs after public input and staff reported seven licensed STR properties have second kitchens or IADUs; staff recommended code clarifications and sending amendments to planning commission for review.
Brighton Town Council spent substantial time Aug. 13 clarifying how internal accessory dwelling units (IADUs) interact with short-term rental (STR) rules and discussing potential code amendments to reduce confusion and enforcement challenges.
Town legal counsel and staff explained the town code and state law framework. Under current Brighton code, IADUs are allowed but the town prohibits the IADU portion from being used as a short-term rental; the IADU may be rented long-term if the primary owner lives in the home. "If…
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