City planning staff told council that outreach on a proposed text amendment for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) produced limited written comment but generally positive or neutral responses. Bobby Tahan said staff mailed flyers and letters to civic leaders and presented to several civic organizations and task forces; staff reported receiving mostly supportive or neutral feedback.

The proposed changes would permit ADUs in residential zoning districts (except multifamily apartment complex districts) either by right or by conditional use permit, include sizing best practices and require that the property owner reside on-site for an ADU to be allowed. Tahan said a site must comply with existing zoning regulations—lot size, maximum lot coverage and minimum parking—to qualify for an ADU; if the site does not meet those standards it cannot apply.

The Planning Commission recommended approval 6–0, staff said. If there are no objections to the outreach effort, staff requested the council consider scheduling the amendment for a future agenda as it proceeds through the formal ordinance process.