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Harris council adopts two accessory-dwelling-unit ordinances
Summary
The Harris City Council approved Ordinance 2025-02 to add an ADU section to zoning and Ordinance 2025-03 to set a 400-square-foot minimum size for accessory dwelling units, both passed unanimously at the Feb. 10 meeting.
The Harris City Council voted unanimously Feb. 10 to adopt two ordinances setting rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in the city’s zoning code. Councilmember Craig Moline moved to approve Ordinance 2025-02, adding section 154.34 to establish ADUs in the zoning ordinance; Mayor Randy Carlson seconded and the motion carried.
Councilmember Al Siedow then moved to approve Ordinance 2025-03, an amendment to section 154.07(A) establishing that ADUs as defined in 154.34 shall not be less than 400 square feet; Councilmember Chell Borash seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
The ordinances change the city’s zoning code to explicitly authorize ADUs and set a minimum size. Council approved a summary publication for Ordinance 2025-02 as part of the adoption process. No dissenting votes or public objections were recorded during the meeting.
The action is procedural adoption of local zoning text amendments; the council did not outline implementation timelines or permit-application steps at the meeting. Follow-up work likely includes updating permit checklists and posting the ordinance summary as approved.
