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County staff to draft ordinance after state ADU law; board to consider optional elements and timeline
Summary
Madison County planning staff will draft local ordinance language to implement a newly signed state law requiring accessory dwelling units (ADUs) be permitted by right in single‑family residential districts. Staff said the state law takes effect July 1, 2027; board members discussed whether to expand ADU allowances into agricultural districts.
Madison County planning staff will draft local ordinance language to implement a recently signed state bill that requires accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to be permitted by right in residential districts that allow single‑family dwellings.
Planning & Zoning Administrator Mr. Nichols told the board the state bill requires ADUs as‑of‑right in applicable residential zoning…
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