Polk County adopts rules for rural ADUs, rejects RVs as long-term ADUs
May 1, 2026
The Polk County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted legislative amendment 24-01 to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on certain rural parcels with standards (2-acre minimum, max 900 sq ft, within 100 feet of primary dwelling) and removed a zoning provision inconsistent with state law; staff and public debated partitioning and conversion concerns.
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Polk County on April 29 adopted legislative amendment 24-01 to amend zoning ordinance text and the comprehensive plan to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on specified rural lands, repeal an outdated manufactured-dwelling provision, and add related policy language.
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