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Allendale Charter Township approves zoning changes to allow short-term rentals and accessory dwelling units
Summary
The Allendale Charter Township Board of Trustees approved Ordinance 2026-04 on March 23, 2026, amending the township zoning ordinance to add rules for short-term rentals (capped at 50 permits) and to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) with minimum standards, setbacks, and health-department approval.
The Allendale Charter Township Board of Trustees on March 23 approved Ordinance 2026-04, a sweeping set of zoning text amendments that add regulations for short-term rentals and create standards for accessory dwelling units. The motion to adopt the ordinance was made by Mr. Vander Wall and supported by Mr. MacDonald; the motion passed.
The ordinance revises multiple sections of the township zoning ordinance. It adjusts accessory-building setback requirements in Agricultural and Rural districts, corrects section references and typographical errors, and adds a definition for…
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