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Board debates tourist mixed‑use rules and accessory dwelling units
Summary
Members revisited the tourist mixed‑use district standard (whether to require three principal uses or reduce to two) and discussed accessory dwelling units, duplexes, and setbacks for low‑density residential zones.
A substantive discussion focused on Article 2 zoning standards. Laura noted the draft currently requires at least three principal uses in the tourist mixed‑use district; several members said their recollection and preference was to require two principal uses to provide development flexibility.
On low‑density residential rules, members asked whether duplexes (attached units) should be allowed or whether the code should remain limited to detached structures. Laura clarified that accessory dwelling units (ADUs) can be detached and that state legislative actions on ADUs have been under consideration; the board asked staff to clarify setbacks and townhouse/duplex definitions to avoid unintended conversions of single‑family lots.
