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Burleson staff proposes 900‑sq‑ft cap on ADUs; council debates exceptions, enforcement and parking
Summary
Planning staff proposed defining accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as self‑contained units limited to 900 square feet or half the area of the primary dwelling, with options for SUP/PD exceptions; councilors pressed on parking, utilities, enforcement and whether large estate lots should be treated differently.
Planning staff presented a draft zoning update that would allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) but limit their size to the smaller of 900 square feet or half the primary dwelling, and require one additional off‑street parking space.
"The proposed staff definition was a self contained housing unit ... the proposal was it would be no larger than a gross floor area of 900 square feet or 1 half of the primary dwelling unit, whichever was smaller," Planning staff said during the meeting. Staff also recommended that ADUs in nonresidential zoning districts be allowed…
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