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Council hears first reading of ordinance to allow one-bedroom accessory dwelling units under conditions
Summary
Council members discussed Ordinance 15-25, a first-reading zoning change to permit accessory dwelling units (ADUs) with limits including one bedroom, off-street parking requirements and a registration requirement; staff and council signaled follow-up with planning staff for details.
Council held a first reading of Ordinance 15-25, which would amend the codified ordinances to permit accessory dwelling units (ADUs) under specified conditions.
Sponsor Councilmember Marcelino said the proposal aims to provide limited additional housing options—one-bedroom accessory units above garages or similar spaces—without changing lot-size or overall site limits.
Key provisions discussed include a one-bedroom cap for ADUs, a registration requirement, and an additional off-street parking space beyond existing requirements. "An ADU can't contain more than one bedroom," a presenter said, noting the change is intended to add limited housing flexibility without increasing demand on the school district.
Councilmembers and staff discussed enforcement and review steps. The draft requires ADUs to register with the city; enforcement would be handled through code enforcement and the building department with complaint-based processes and potential prosecution through mayor's court. City attorney and staff noted the current zoning code lacks a comprehensive enforcement penalty section and the ordinance includes a zoning-wide penalty provision consistent with building-code language.
Councilmember Hurley asked how the parking requirement would be applied in practice; staff said parking must be off-street and behind the front façade and that an existing long driveway that accommodates required spaces could comply. Several councilmembers asked that staff and the city planner (Mister Klingler) attend future meetings to clarify mechanics such as parking measurement, utility metering and address/registration protocols.
Presenters said the draft was developed in coordination with the land use strategy conversations and that BZAP (Board of Zoning and Planning) review would occur before a final vote. No vote was taken; council continued the matter for further review and to allow staff to refine enforcement and administrative details.
Councilmembers asked staff to return with clarifications on parking calculations, address/utility handling for ADUs and enforcement procedures before a final vote.
