Findlay advances accessory-dwelling-unit draft with owner-occupancy and recordation requirement

Jun 11, 2026

Staff presented ADU draft language allowing one conditional-use ADU per single-family parcel in R1–R4 districts, requiring owner-occupancy of either the primary dwelling or ADU, a recorded owner-occupancy affidavit, and annual registration; committee voted to move the item to July for further vetting.

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The committee reviewed proposed accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations intended to expand housing options while preventing conversion of both units on a parcel into nonowner rentals. Key provisions in the draft include:

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