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Martin County adopts comprehensive-plan change to allow ADUs; LDR amendments advance to second hearing
Summary
The Martin County Commission adopted a comprehensive-plan amendment to permit accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on single-family lots, 3–2, and advanced land-development regulation changes to a required second public hearing after 5 p.m. on Feb. 24, 2026. Commissioners debated protections for septic, parking and neighborhood character.
The Martin County Board of County Commissioners on Jan. 27 adopted a change to the county comprehensive plan to update how accessory dwelling units — commonly called ADUs — are defined and permitted, and directed staff to continue land-development regulation changes needed to implement the update.
Amy Offenbach, a planner in the county Growth Management Department, told the board the amendment (CPA 25-04) replaces the older "guest house" term with accessory dwelling units and adds "employee dwelling units" as a category for nonresidential lots that already permit living quarters. Staff recommended approval, noting the Local Planning Agency had recommended the amendment 4–0 and the board…
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