TLHCA

Zoning: Accessory Dwellings

On December 10, 2007, the Housing Commission voted to recommend that the County Board amend the Zoning Ordinance to permit Accessory Dwellings. It adopted the Accessory Dwelling Subcommittee report, which details the major elements of the proposal, making some modifications.

An accessory dwelling is a second dwelling with kitchen and bath on a single family lot. It may be inside the main house or detached. Only single-family detached homes and duplexes would be permitted to add accessory dwellings. At this time, accessory dwelling units would not be permitted in townhouses. Accessory dwellings would be permitted in basements, second floors, attics, garages and other accessory structures.

Timeline:

• Public Forum to present County Manager’s draft proposal and seek comments on it – Late April;
• Zoning Ordinance Committee of Planning Commission Meeting – April 23;
• Revise County Manager proposal based on community input – Early May;
• Public Hearing by Planning Commission – July 7 or 9;
• Public Hearing by Housing Commission – July 10;
• Public Hearing by County Board – July 19 or 22.