Council debates ADU size limits — percentage rule vs fixed cap

Oct 14, 2026

Staff presented options for ADU size limits (a percent of primary dwelling vs a fixed cap around 800 sq ft). Members asked for examples and a table showing how different approaches would affect small homes and garage-conversions.

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The committee spent substantial time weighing two ways to limit ADU size: tying ADU area to a percentage of the primary dwelling or imposing a fixed square-foot cap.

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