Middle Housing and ADU Code Amendments

Missing MIddle Housing

Project Status

Open House and Survey

An Open House was held on February 20, 2025, and the Middle Housing Presentation is available here: https://vimeo.com/1059000301.

A summary of the Middle Housing update's Public Participation Process can be found here: PPP Results Memo

What is E2HB 1110 and EHB 1137?

During the 2023-24 legislative session, the Middle Housing Bill (E2HB 1110) and the Accessory Dwelling Unit Bill (E2HB 1110) were adopted to implement middle housing and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) standards across the state. As such, Edgewood is required to update the development regulations by June 30, 2025, to allow two middle housing types and/or two accessory dwelling units per lot with a single-family house.

What is Middle Housing?

Middle housing is a term for homes that are at a middle scale between detached single-family houses and large multifamily complexes. Examples include: duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, fiveplexes, sixplexes, courtyard apartments, cottage clusters, and townhomes. These types are typically “house-scale”; that is, the buildings are about the same size and height as detached houses.

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Where Does Middle Housing Apply?

Middle housing will code amendments will apply to SF-2, SF-3, MR-1, and MR-2 zoning districts as shown in the map below:


Missing Middle Zoning Map

What Will Middle Housing Look Like in Edgewood?

Since Edgewood is a Tier 3 city, it is required to provide up to two units per lot. As proposed, the two units may include the following configurations:

  1. A Single-Family House with up to Two Accessory Dwelling Units (Attached or Detached)
  2. Duplex
  3. Two-Unit Stacked Flats
  4. Two-Unit Cottage Housing
  5. Two-Unit Courtyard Apartments

The draft middle housing ordinance include accessory dwelling units as a middle housing type. 

What does the Middle Housing and ADU Bills NOT do?

  • The law does NOT require a property owner to build middle housing types or accessory dwelling units.
  • The law does NOT required middle housing or ADUs to be sold as an affordable housing.
  • The law does NOT allow middle housing or ADUs if the development can’t comply with development standards (height, setbacks, lot coverage, etc.).
  • The law does NOT allow middle housing or ADUs on lots that can’t be adequately served by utilities.

Anticipated Project Timeline:

  • April 14, 2025: Hold public hearing and discussion
  • May 12, 2025: Final discussions with the Planning Commission and recommendation on the ordinance
  • May 20, 2025: City Council Study Session introduction and discussion
  • June 3, 2025: City Council Study Session, second discussion
  • June 10, 2025: Potential City Council action on the ordinance

How can I read more about the new state housing laws?