Palouse works on amendment to allow for secondary homes

PALOUSE — Palouse continues working on a proposal to allow secondary homes, known as Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).

Before the city council can approve amending Municipal Code, Title 17, to allow construction of additional homes on property the planning commission is required to produce a findings of facts report and hold a public hearing before they can advance the proposal.

The report must include a “detailed rationale” for the proposed amendment, address public concerns,

Planning commission Chairman Michael Echanove spoke on the reasons the ADUs are being considered.

“(He) spoke to remind...