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Council weighs ADU changes, citing neighborhood character and sewer limits
Summary
Councilors and staff reviewed proposed amendments to accessory dwelling unit rules—covering unit size, owner-occupancy, setbacks, off‑street parking and septic/sewer constraints—and asked staff to reconcile proposals with existing code before the next session.
The Walnut Grove City Council discussed proposed amendments to accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules at the March 26 work session, with councilors emphasizing two priorities: allow ADUs to enable aging‑in‑place and caregiver housing while protecting neighborhood character and avoiding unintended conversion of single‑family neighborhoods into de‑facto multi‑family areas.
Staff reviewed current code…
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