City planning staff provided an update on proposed text amendments governing accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The changes would refine sizing and best-practice standards and retain the requirement that the property owner reside on-site for an ADU to be permitted.
Why it matters: ADU regulations affect housing supply and neighborhood character. Staff said ADUs are permitted in all residential zoning districts except multi-family apartment districts and that the proposed amendments aim to standardize size and parking requirements while preserving owner-occupancy to prevent absentee-investor conversions.
Public outreach and staff recommendation: Staff said they distributed flyers and letters to civic leaders and presented to civic organizations and task forces; staff reported limited written feedback but said most comments were positive or neutral. The Planning Commission recommended the amendment by a 6–0 vote. If no further objections arise from outreach, staff requested an opportunity to place the amendment on a future council agenda for formal action.
Ending: Staff will continue outreach and return the amendment to the council for public hearing if outreach yields no substantive objections.