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Clive council advances ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units, citing state limits and local safeguards
Summary
The Clive City Council voted 5-0 on June 26 to move forward with Ordinance No. 1164 to permit accessory dwelling units (ADUs) with city standards on placement, utilities and design; staff said state law forces a 1,000-square-foot or 50% size floor that the city cannot reduce.
The Clive City Council on June 26 approved prior passage of Ordinance No. 1164, a zoning ordinance amendment to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in single-family areas, in a 5-0 vote.
Amanda, a city staff member, opened the public hearing and outlined the proposed rules: "the accessory dwelling unit must include sleeping, sanitation, and permanent cooking provisions," she said, adding that ADUs must be subordinate to the principal dwelling, provide a measure of privacy (no direct and free access in many cases), and not have a separate postal address.
The ordinance reflects a mixture of state-mandated requirements and…
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