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Powell council approves first readings to define accessory dwelling units
Summary
The City of Powell approved first readings of three ordinances to add definitions and requirements for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to Title 17 of the city code, after staff said the changes clarify when a separate unit may be built. Council voted unanimously to move the measures forward.
The City of Powell City Council on Aug. 4 approved on first reading three ordinances to add a definition and requirements for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to Title 17 of the Powell City Code.
Building Official Ben Hubbard told the council the change would "allow a separate building where you currently can have a duplex," describing the amendment as a way to clarify where ADUs may be built. City Attorney Alexa Rolin, who opened the public hearing and read the ordinances by title, said the amendments "give better guidelines and enforcement for staff." No members of the public commented during the hearing, which opened at 6:02 p.m. and closed at 6:04 p.m.
Ordinance No. 14, 2025 would add a new Chapter 104 to Title 17 related to ADUs; Ordinance No. 15, 2025 would add a new definition to Chapter 4; Ordinance No. 16, 2025 would establish requirements in Chapter 104. Councilman Steven Lensegrav moved to approve the three ordinances on first reading; Councilman Geoff Hovivian seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The ordinances were approved on first reading; any required second readings or effective dates were not specified in the record.
The change is intended to provide clearer standards and enforcement tools for city staff considering ADU proposals and to align zoning allowance where duplexes are currently permitted with explicit ADU rules.
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