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Planning commission keeps two-story ADU height amid county comment
Summary
The Kennett Square Planning Commission reviewed county comments and decided to retain its proposed two-story ADU height (25 ft), noting the county letter likely referenced a mistaken 15-foot figure; the change will go to Borough Council Aug. 4 to schedule a public hearing.
The Kennett Square Planning Commission on July 15 reviewed Chester County Planning Commission comments on accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules and decided to maintain its draft allowance for two-story ADUs up to 25 feet.
Luke Zubrod, a Planning Commission member, said most county comments were minor or editorial but singled out a discrepancy on ADU height: according to Zubrod, "the county letter referenced 15 feet," while the commission intends to allow two-story ADUs (25 feet). The panel concluded the difference was likely a misunderstanding and did not change the draft on that point.
Commissioners confirmed they would present the ordinance modifications to Borough Council on Aug. 4 so council can schedule a public hearing, likely in September. The commission’s decision keeps the local draft language as written; staff and council agreement was noted during the meeting.
Next steps include the August presentation to council and public hearing scheduling; if adopted after public hearing, the ADU standards would amend borough zoning rules to support two-story accessory units in the districts covered by the draft ordinance.
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