River Heights planning commission debates external ADUs — definitions, size, billing and code placement
Jan 27, 2026
Commissioners spent an extended portion of the Jan. 27 meeting discussing external accessory dwelling units (ADUs): whether to allow them, definitions separating internal vs. external units, lot-size thresholds, whether tiny homes on wheels qualify, parking and utility-billing practices, and whether to create a dedicated chapter in Title 10 for ADU rules.
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The River Heights Planning and Zoning Commission devoted a large portion of its Jan. 27 session to external accessory dwelling units (ADUs), weighing how — and whether — the city should permit freestanding dwelling units on private lots.
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