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Assembly unanimously adopts building‑code updates to allow single‑stair designs, streamline ADU approvals
Summary
The Assembly approved AO2026‑33 to align municipal building code with updated standards, permit single‑stair construction under defined safeguards and adopt structure‑neutral language for mobile units; amendments requested by staff and members were adopted.
The Anchorage Assembly unanimously approved a multi‑part update to the municipal building and inspection code on April 14.
The ordinance (AO2026‑33) revises code sections to permit single‑stair egress for certain building types under state‑required safeguards, create streamlined preapproved accessory dwelling‑unit (ADU) options, and clarify language…
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