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Trustees direct administrative changes to ADU process; P&Z told short-term rentals will be allowed

Carbondale Planning & Zoning Commission · March 27, 2026
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Summary

Staff told the commission the Board of Trustees supported most P&Z ADU recommendations, directed removing some P&Z public hearings for ADU approvals (allowing administrative approvals depending on exterior changes), held short-term rentals allowable, and discussed parking and impervious-coverage issues for future work.

Planning staff updated the commission on recent direction from the Board of Trustees regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs), short-term rentals (STRs) and related code changes.

Staff said the Trustees generally accepted most of the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendations on ADU regulation changes and specifically asked staff to reduce process by removing a required public hearing before P&Z for certain ADU applications. Staff explained the Trustees directed…

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