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Text Change - Amending Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations in the Land Development Code (B)
Ordinance No. 190988
An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending the Land Development Code (Chapter 30 of the City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances) by amending accessory dwellings as a permitted use in certain zoning districts with associated regulations; by amending Section 30-2.1 Definitions; by amending Section 30-4.12 Permitted Uses in Transects; by amending Section 30-4.16 Permitted Uses in Residential Districts; by amending Section 30-4.19 Permitted Uses in Mixed-Use and Nonresidential Districts; by amending Section 30-4.23 Permitted Uses in Special Districts; by amending Section 30-5.35 Accessory dwellings; providing directions to the codifier; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.
recommendation
The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.
explanation
STAFF REPORT
NOTE: This ordinance was amended by the City Commission at first reading on 8/20/20. A tracked-changes version of the ordinance showing the amendments made by the City Commission in double strike-through and double underline is provided in the backup.
This ordinance will add Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as a permitted use within various zoning districts, including single-family zoning districts, with specific regulations to ensure compatibility with existing neighborhoods. The City Plan Board held a public hearing on February 27, 2020, where it voted to recommend approval of this amendment to the Land Development Code. This ordinance requires two hearings and will become effective immediately upon adoption at second reading.