Scott County moves to align zoning code with state accessory‑dwelling unit law; updates to stormwater, parking and lighting proposed

Staff member Greg Sheffield presented the second and final reading of proposed amendments to Chapter 6 of the county zoning ordinance, primarily to bring the county code into conformance with a recent change in state law on accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and to update stormwater, parking and lighting requirements.

Sheffield told the board there had been no public comment received since the public hearing two weeks earlier and that the updates also include general cleanup items. The proposed changes were presented during the committee of the whole as a repeat item for final consideration.

Why it matters: the state law change on accessory dwelling units requires local codes to conform to revised state standards; updating the county zoning ordinance ensures local regulation aligns with those requirements and clarifies standards for stormwater management, parking minimums and outdoor lighting.

Discussion and scope: Sheffield invited questions; none were raised during the committee of the whole. Staff did not record additional substantive edits during this meeting.

Action and next steps: the item was presented as a second and final reading. The committee discussion did not record a formal adoption vote in the committee setting; formal adoption and any ordinance enactment language will be recorded at the subsequent regular meeting if the board takes final action there.

Background: staff said the primary driver for the update was the state law change on ADUs; the broader package modernizes other development standards to reflect current practice and cleanup.