Council reviews draft comp plan and development‑code updates required by state housing laws
Planning staff walked council through a draft comprehensive plan and code changes required by recent state statutes: expanded ADU rules, mandatory 'middle housing' allowances, co‑living and conversion incentives, changes to step‑housing and emergency shelter rules, and new subdivision/administrative‑lot processes. Council asked about notification and performance safeguards and asked staff to return with clarifications.
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City planning staff presented the draft comprehensive plan and accompanying development‑code updates required by recent state legislation. Planning Manager Steve Roberge and Community & Economic Development Director Mike Basinger summarized the changes required by state statute and the city's proposed implementation approach. Roberge explained several mandated changes: accessory dwelling units may be allowed up to two per lot; owner‑occupancy requirements must be removed; middle housing (duplexes through six‑plexes, with incentives for affordability) must be allowed on residential lots; co‑living (dormitory‑style) housing and conversions of existing nonhousing buildings are addressed with density and design provisions; and critical‑areas code adjustments were made to meet state riparian and wetland standards.
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