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Council adopts accessory dwelling unit rules allowing ADUs with design and parking limits
Summary
Council adopted an ADU ordinance allowing accessory dwelling units on single-family lots with standards including maximum size (800 sq ft or 75% of house), design compatibility, utility connections, and registration for rentals; council noted variances remain possible on a case-by-case basis.
The council adopted revisions to the land-development code to create an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) category for single-family lots. Staff explained ADUs are self-contained living units with kitchens and bathing facilities and proposed standards to ensure they remain subordinate: ADUs must be detached and located behind the primary dwelling, be architecturally consistent with the primary house, be connected to city water/sewer without a separate meter, and be limited to the lesser of 800 square feet or 75% of the principal dwelling.
Because some lots and existing nonconforming structures present unique layouts, council members discussed variance pathways for atypical properties. Staff said variance requests remain permissible on a case-by-case basis and reiterated that ADUs are intended to expand housing options while keeping neighborhood character intact. Council members supported adoption and thanked staff and volunteers who contributed to the ordinance drafting process.
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