Accessory Dwelling Units

Currently all dwellings are treated the same – if it meets statewide building code, multiple dwellings can be approved on a single lot at a density of 1 dwelling per 2 acres.

There are multiple references to Accessory Dwelling Units in Nelson’s comprehensive plan, including in Strategy 2.

“Clarifying the definition of accessory dwelling units and allowing them in agricultural and residential districts would fill in a gap that is not specifically addressed in the Zoning Ordinance.”