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Allendale Township board approves zoning overhaul to allow ADUs and tightly regulated short-term rentals
Summary
The Allendale Charter Township Board of Trustees approved Ordinance 2026-04 on March 23, 2026, amending the township zoning code to permit accessory dwelling units and establish a permitted, permitted-and-regulated short-term rental program capped at 50 units with permit and health department requirements.
The Allendale Charter Township Board of Trustees on March 23 approved Ordinance 2026-04, a text amendment to the township zoning ordinance that adds rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and creates a regulated short-term rental (STR) program in Agricultural and Residential zoning districts. Trustee Vander Wall moved to approve the ordinance, with support from Trustee MacDonald; the motion passed.
The ordinance revises multiple sections of the Zoning Ordinance, including changes to accessory building setback requirements, the addition of a definition for Accessory Dwelling Unit, and…
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