Panel debates allowing duplexes and triplexes in single‑family zones
Staff framed permitting duplexes/triplexes in single‑family zones as a tool to increase housing supply; municipal representatives were more open than county members and most rated the change a low–mid priority pending design and parking clarifications.
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Nathan Bilger described the historical prevalence of two‑family dwellings and the state factor that encourages higher‑density development (duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes) in areas currently zoned for single‑family homes. He said the change has precedent in other states and municipal examples and argued it can increase affordability by allowing rental income or smaller units on existing lots.
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