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Fairfax staff propose zoning text changes to ease ADU occupancy rules and reduce some special‑use barriers
Summary
Planning staff proposed multiple zoning text amendments including removing age/disability occupancy restrictions for accessory dwelling units (keeping owner‑occupancy), setting size thresholds to remove special‑use requirements for small indoor recreation and medical care facilities, and separating veterinary clinics from kennels with tailored standards.
City planning staff presented a package of proposed zoning text amendments at the June 3 work session focused on regulatory clarity and reducing barriers for low‑impact businesses.
On accessory dwelling units (ADUs), staff proposed deleting age and disability occupancy restrictions while retaining the owner‑occupancy requirement. The change removes an eligibility hurdle that staff and the Planning Commission described as outdated and not necessary for managing neighborhood…
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