Huntsville puts brakes on ‘sweeping change to zoning’ but for how long?

Tommy Battle at city council

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle discusses the city's proposed accessory dwelling units amendment at the city council meeting on June 27, 2024.Scott Turner/AL.com

The city of Huntsville is pausing efforts to let residents have another housing unit in addition to their primary residence on their property – for now.

Mayor Tommy Battle said the city is doing a rewrite on an amendment to allow the accessory dwelling units – also known as ADUs – that was passed by Huntsville Planning Commission in May. The city council must approve the amendment before it goes into effect.

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