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Planning Commission approves update to Title 15 zoning rules, limits ADU rentals and removes optional traffic-study clause
Summary
The Planning Commission approved amendments to Title 15, Chapter 151 (zoning sections 1–9), voting to remove language that allowed a separate "traffic study may be required" provision in PD agreements and adopting new accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules that require owner-occupancy at the time a permit is issued.
Chairperson Judy Edwards opened the meeting and the Planning Commission voted to approve amendments to Title 15, Land Uses, Chapter 151, Zoning, Sections 1–9.
The commission's staff began the item by summarizing the changes: “the first item on the agenda is the zoning text amendment, which is to amend title 15, the land usage section chapter, specifically chapter 151 on zoning, sections 1 through 9,” staff said. The revisions follow a year of work after the city adopted a new zoning ordinance and reflect periodic updates requested by staff and council workshops.
Why it matters: The package changes several residential provisions and clarifies development review. The commission debated rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), the role…
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