Hearing & Vote
NOTICE OF DATE CHANGE
As previously announced, the Planning Commission was scheduled to hear and vote on the proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit legislation this Friday, 5/19.
This is a public service announcement to let everyone know that the date has been changed. The new date is Friday, 6/2. The Cincinnati City Planning Commission will hold its meeting via video conference (on Zoom) only.
- As a reminder, preregistration to speak is necessary. You can do so by following this link: https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/planning/about-city-planning/legislative or email planning@cincinnati-oh.gov. Please note that persons must submit a written request to the above email address no less than 48 hours in advance of a public hearing to gain access to the meeting.
If the legislation passes the Planning Commission it will most likely be followed a week later by a hearing and vote by the City Council Equitable Growth & Housing subcommittee. The date for this meeting is Tuesday, 6/6.
- Preregistration is also needed in order to speak online via a different link: https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/council/public-speakers-registration. You can also attend City Council and subcommittee meetings in person at 801 Plum St, Cincinnati OH, 45202, Room 300.
Members of the public may also attend the meetings by watching in real time on CitiCable or by livestreaming the meeting at www.cincinnati-oh.gov/
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the Office of the Clerk of Council at 513-352-3246 or clerkofcouncil@cincinnati-oh.gov.
What is the ADU Legislation?
Proposed legislation to take effect in June may affect Mt. Lookout and the City of Cincinnati. The legislation will allow Accessory Dwelling Units to be built in the back yards of Single Family homes. They can be built up to 25′ high and within 3′ of the property line. There are more finite details but other notable features is that in some cases the size of the ADU can be up to the size of the existing primary residence as long as it is the lesser of the two.
Here is the actual ordinance.
It seems that most support the general intention of the initiative however throughout the city there are some questions about implementation.
The general concerns are:
- There are no off street parking requirements for the increase in potential renters or other family members that may move into the new units.
- Height that is allowed being close to the property line. Effectively the current rear and side setback rules for the primary resident do not apply to the new Accessory Dwelling Units.
- Ability for short term rentals do not have much ability to be monitored or enforcement by the city
Time line
May 19 Planning Commission Vote (can sign up to attend online if preregistered or in person)
The meetings can be watched in real time on CitiCable or by livestreaming at www.cincinnati-oh.gov/media. Public comments and questions to be shared with the City Planning Commission can be submitted to the Department of City Planning and Engagement 48 hours in advance of the meeting at planning@cincinnati-oh.gov.
Individuals requiring special accommodations to participate in or attend any meeting should call the Department of City Planning and Engagement at 513-352-4845 prior to the meeting day.
June 6 City of Cincinnati subcommittee on Equitable Housing and Growth (can sign up to attend online if preregistered or in person)
Melissa Autry 308 513-352-3246 clerkofcouncil@cincinnati-oh.gov
June 7 City of Cincinnati Council final vote (can sign up to attend online if preregistered or in person)
Melissa Autry 308 513-352-3246 clerkofcouncil@cincinnati-oh.gov
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