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Commission discusses limits on external accessory dwelling units and detached accessory structures; no action taken
Summary
The Planning Commission discussed potential code changes to external accessory dwelling units and detached accessory structures focusing on roof definitions, 'half‑story' rules, basements and limits on livable area, but took no formal action.
The Planning Commission held an extended discussion on standards for unoccupied accessory structures and external accessory dwelling units (ADUs) — specifically how the code treats height, roof pitch, "half story" definitions (the kick wall), basements and setbacks. Commissioners and staff discussed concerns that current definitions allow builders to create large, livable structures behind existing homes that function as separate homes.
Planning staff outlined current rules: the code currently sets a 20-foot height for pitched roofs and 16 feet for flat roofs, permits a "one-and-one-half story" in some cases, and defines a basement or kick wall…
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