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Commission considers broader accessory dwelling unit rules and reducing minimum home size
Summary
Staff proposed allowing accessory dwelling units more broadly (beyond dependent housing) and suggested reducing the county's single-family minimum from 1,200 to 800 sq ft; commissioners discussed setbacks, standalone septic issues and that ADU standards would be set by the commission and health department.
DeKalb County planning staff said the county currently restricts accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to dependent-family housing and recommended considering broader allowance of ADUs and smaller minimum home sizes.
"I think accessory dwelling units would be considered a good thing," Chris said, urging caution that ADUs must meet ordinance standards if later subdivided. Commissioners discussed reducing the minimum single-family home size from 1,200 square feet to 800 and debated whether ADUs should be required to have independent septic systems or could tie into an existing system, noting septic requirements are set by the health department.
The commission did not adopt new ADU rules at the meeting but directed that ADUs and minimum-size standards be considered by the ordinance review committee. Any draft amendment would require public hearings and a recommendation to the county commissioners before adoption.
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