Draft plan sets framework for 2027 zoning-code update; staff to review zones, housing types and ADUs

Staff said the comprehensive plan provides the policy foundation for a countywide comprehensive rezoning that will begin with zoning‑district-by‑district review next year. The plan lists goals and implementation strategies for each chapter and specifically calls for reviewing permitted housing types, streamlining permitting, expanding opportunities for accessory dwelling units and evaluating conditions under which HUD‑compliant single‑wide homes could be allowed. "To address the housing shortage and comply with state mandates, revise accordingly to allow HUD compliant single wide homes with conditions, expanding zones for double wide, duplex, and multifamily homes," Planning and Codes staff said.

Staff said those zoning changes will be coordinated with municipalities through a joint growth‑management program to direct development toward planned growth areas, to assess water and sewer capacity, and to align zoning with capital improvement programming. The county emphasized that the zoning‑code update is the stage where property‑level changes and permitting details will be worked out following plan adoption.