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Council Introduces Draft Accessory‑Dwelling Ordinance for Urban Core; Staff to Continue Outreach
Summary
Council introduced a draft ordinance to allow one accessory dwelling unit (ADU) by right in specified urban core residential zones, subject to design, parking and notice requirements; staff said the code update is phased and will continue outreach before a final vote.
The City Council introduced a draft ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by right in parts of the urban core zoning update. The proposed rules would let a single accessory dwelling unit be built on qualifying lots in specified residential zones subject to size, setback, parking and design standards.
Planning Director Jeff Butler and staff described the measure as an early action within a phased zoning code update focused on the urban medium…
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