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Planning commission supports expanding ADU definition to 1,000 sq ft and forwards amendment to county commission
Summary
The commission approved an amendment to the zoning ordinance to redefine detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and increase the size threshold from 600 to 1,000 square feet; commissioners cited accessibility and family caregiving needs while noting enforcement questions about rentals and septic capacity.
Wilson County planning staff proposed and the commission approved an amendment to the zoning ordinance redefining detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and increasing the size in the definition from 600 square feet to 1,000 square feet.
Christopher explained the change clarifies unit content — limiting units to one bedroom or sleeping area,…
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