Agenda: Edina - Accessory Dwelling Units Approved in Edina - Early May 2024
Edina approves new accessory dwelling units ordinance
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Approval of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Ordinance
The Edina City Council approved a new ordinance allowing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in the city. This decision aims to support the city's housing and sustainability goals. ADUs are defined as self-contained residential units on the same parcel as a single-family house, offering benefits such as multigenerational housing, aging in place, and semi-independent living situations. The Planning Commission conducted a year-long study before recommending the ordinance. Edina is now part of a growing list of Twin Cities metro communities that permit ADUs.
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An Adu is a self-contained residential unit with its own living room kitchen and bathroom on the same parcel of land as a single family house.
Adus provide tremendous list of benefits some include the ability to have multigenerational housing the ability to age in place and even semi-independent living situations so for example if you have an aging parent or if you have a child with disabilities and AD is a great option for that.
Ordinances & Resolutions (4)
The existing legal framework under which ADUs are now permitted in Edina.
The specific legislation recommended by the Planning Commission and approved by the City Council to allow ADUs.
City planning documents that identified ADUs as a potential tool for housing and sustainability goals.
Guidelines to be developed and implemented to help residents utilize the new ADU opportunity.