Planning staff proposes ADU rules: owner‑occupancy, size limits and shared access required

Jun 6, 2026

Planning staff recommended accessory dwelling units (ADUs) be permitted where parcels cannot be subdivided, require shared drive access, an owner‑occupancy rule and size limits (detached ADUs up to 50% of the primary dwelling, capped at about 1,250 sq ft).

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Holden Fleming of the planning department presented the ADU text amendment forwarded by the planning commission and explained how ADUs differ from secondary‑residence permits.

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