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Board debates Act 313 (HB1503) and whether to align county ADU rules with state law
Summary
Benton County planners discussed Arkansas Act 313 (HB1503), which limits municipal restrictions on accessory dwelling units (ADUs); the board debated raising the county's ADU allowance from 50% to 75% of the primary dwelling and weighed concerns about short-term rentals and owner-occupancy.
Benton County planning board members spent a major portion of their Feb. 4 meeting discussing Arkansas Act 313 (HB1503) and its implications for county accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules.
A board member summarized provisions of Act 313, noting it prevents municipalities from imposing certain restrictions on ADUs — including additional parking requirements, requirements that an ADU match the primary dwelling's exterior materials or roof pitch, owner-occupancy mandates, and development fees above a specified cap. The…
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