The Chandler City Council approved Ordinance No. 5113, amending City Code Chapters 14, 35, and 48 to comply with state-mandated adjustments. Key changes include modifications for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), allowing a combination of attached and detached ADUs per single-family lot with adjusted setback rules, size limitations, and reclassification of ADUs in zoning regulations. The ordinance also modifies backyard fowl regulations, permitting six hens, and streamlines final plat approvals by authorizing administrative review without a public hearing. These amendments align with Arizona's state legislation to expand housing options and reduce barriers in municipal regulations.
This decision significantly impacts residential housing options by streamlining the approval process and expanding ADU allowances, contributing to affordable housing strategies in Chandler. The removal of public hearings for final plat approvals is intended to expedite development processes.