Residents of Tucson are getting a say in the evolution of their neighborhoods as the city gears up to align local housing codes with recent state legislation concerning Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD) is reaching out to community members to provide input on forthcoming regulatory changes. The push for these amendments comes in the wake of House Bill 2720, passed by the Arizona State Legislature, which mandates more permissive ADU development on single-family property lots, as reported by the City of Tucson.
Despite the prevailing ordinance in Tucson permitting ADUs established in late 2021, the state's intervention necessitates additional revisions. In response, on June 18, 2022, the City of Tucson Mayor and Council directed the staff to thrash out code updates that would meet the directive laid out by the state and shuffle zoning laws accordingly. The crux of the matter is not just compliance but also the community's role in shaping it. Tucson's residents are thus invited to share their perspectives on the envisioned modifications.
The PDSD has arranged a pair of virtual public meetings to serve as platforms for discussion and feedback. Interested individuals can join the daytime meeting on July 23, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., or the evening session on July 24, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., as per the City of Tucson. Both meetings will take place over Zoom, and participants need to register to attend. It's an opportunity for the public to influence the formal ADU proposal, which will be reviewed later in the year by both the Planning Commission and the Mayor and Council.
Details on these meetings, including the registration process, are available on the Casitas in Tucson website.
