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Draft code separates residential-commercial conversions, limits ADUs and tightens noise, parking rules

5421959 · July 17, 2025
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Summary

Staff proposed new Rescom categories, limits accessory dwelling units to 800 square feet, clarified accessory-structure maximums and added new parking and amplified-sound rules to trigger special-use review near residences.

City planning staff explained a set of changes intended to separate residential living from commercial rental uses and to add clear rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), accessory structures, parking and amplified-sound regulation.

Jake, who presented the item, said the code will add specific use types such as “dwelling single unit commercial conversion,” “dwelling 2‑unit commercial conversion,” and “dwelling single unit non owner occupied” to replace older, inconsistent language. Staff said the changes move away from…

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