NEWTON – The Harvey County Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals is inviting the public to provide feedback on zoning regulations for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in rural areas of the county.
ADUs are secondary living spaces built on the same property as a primary residence. They are typically small, one- or two-bedroom units and may serve as housing for aging parents, adult children, farm workers, or guests. Examples include attached apartments, small modular homes, pool houses, or living quarters in sheds or outbuildings.
The Planning Commission is responsible for zoning regulations in unincorporated areas of Harvey County. Incorporated cities maintain authority within their own boundaries.
Residents can participate in the process by completing a survey, which is available online through Sept. 19. Paper copies of the survey can also be picked up at the Planning, Zoning and Environmental Department in the Harvey County Courthouse.
The survey is open to all, with demographic information collected solely for data purposes. Once responses are compiled, the findings will be presented to the Planning Commission and later reviewed by the Harvey County Commission for consideration.
You can access the survey at this link.