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Council adopts RA-5 zoning code amendments reducing setbacks, adding frontage and ADU rules
Summary
Daniel's council adopted changes to RA-5 zoning to reduce setbacks from 250 to 200 feet, require 200 feet frontage, and permit accessory dwelling units within the main structure subject to owner-occupancy and health/fire rules; the changes were adopted unanimously as DO 2026-06-01C.
The Daniel Town Council adopted amendments to Town Code 8.07.05, 8.07.06 and 8.07.07 governing the RA-5 Residential and Agricultural Zone and adopted DO 2026-06-01C on June 1.
Planner Eric Bunker explained the amendments: the building setback would change from 250 feet to 200 feet to remove so-called "pie-shaped" lots; lots would be required to have 200 feet of frontage; and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) would be permitted within the main structure and rented if the owner occupies either the main or accessory unit and health and fire requirements are met.
After a public hearing and brief council discussion, Councilmember Bennett moved to adopt the code changes and the ordinance; Councilmember Rose seconded. The council voted unanimously (Bennett yes, Walton yes, Grady yes, Rose yes, Kohler yes). Mayor Kohler read the ordinance into the record.
The amendments change lot layout and ADU rules in RA-5 zones and will apply to new lot configurations and future building permits consistent with adopted code.
