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Planning Commission approves special-use permit for accessory dwelling at 2315 Floyd Ave, forwards to City Council

City of Richmond Planning Commission · December 2, 2025
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Summary

After public testimony from neighbors and the applicant, the Planning Commission approved a special-use permit allowing a two-family dwelling with an accessory dwelling unit at 2315 Floyd Ave and will forward a recommendation for approval to City Council on Dec. 8.

The Richmond Planning Commission voted to approve a special-use permit for 2315 Floyd Ave, authorizing a two-family attached dwelling with an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), and will forward the commission's recommendation to the City Council for its Dec. 8 meeting.

Jonathan Brown, a city planner, told commissioners the property in the Fan neighborhood is currently zoned R-6 and that the proposal — an accessory structure with a two-car garage and living space above — requires a special-use permit because ADUs are not permitted accessory uses to duplexes under the current zoning. Brown summarized staff findings that the proposed use aligns with the Richmond 300 master…

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