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Rowan County adopts rules to allow accessory dwelling units with standards
Rowan County Board of Commissioners · September 3, 2025
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Summary
Commissioners adopted a zoning text amendment (ZTA 01‑25) allowing accessory dwelling units up to 1,000 sq ft with requirements on setbacks, wastewater/water, and watershed/density controls; staff said the change addresses common requests for accessory units.
Rowan County commissioners on Sept. 2 approved ZTA 01‑25, a zoning text amendment to permit accessory dwelling units (ADUs) under specified standards.
Planning staff said ADUs are detached or attached residential units accessory to a single‑family dwelling and are increasingly requested for…
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