Council adopts 180‑day temporary restriction on accessory structures while code is refined
Aug 21, 2026
The council approved a 180‑day temporary land‑use restriction that will allow permitting to continue but gives the city time to draft clarifying rules for accessory structures and ADU conversion risks.
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After debate about fairness to applicants with projects already in progress, the council adopted a 180‑day temporary land‑use restriction on accessory structures to allow staff and the planning commission to close identified loopholes. The mayor summarized the ordinance’s intent: the restriction allows permits to be issued but alerts applicants that policy could change and that they proceed 'at their own risk.'
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