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Planning and Zoning Commission votes to add future agenda item to consider allowing single‑family attached dwellings in single‑family zones
Summary
The commission voted 7-0 to place a future discussion on amending the table of approved uses (Table 14-04020) to permit dwelling single-family attached (duplexes, triplexes) in residential single-family zones; the motion directs staff to return with options for code amendments.
The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a motion to add a future agenda item for discussion of a proposed code amendment to allow dwelling single‑family attached (for example duplexes and triplexes) in residential single‑family zoning.
Commissioner Earl made the motion to add the discussion; Commissioner Jordan seconded. Director Grant Penland said staff is amenable to evaluating the concept and returning with options. The commission then voted 7-0 to place the item on a future agenda.
Why it matters: the proposed discussion responds to concerns about missing-middle housing and offers a pathway for limited, attached housing forms within single-family zones without altering definitions or approval thresholds at this stage. Commissioner Earl framed the proposal as a first step "to allow some of those attached dwellings into other residential zones" to support gentle density and aging-in-place, while noting a full public hearing and more detailed staff analysis would follow.
What the commission requested: staff will research code-change options, potential impacts, and necessary implementation steps and report back for public discussion. Director Penland confirmed staff would work with the commission to shape any ordinance language before it would be forwarded to City Council.
Vote: motion to add the discussion to a future agenda — approved by roll call, 7-0.
