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Bend council approves DDC changes to allow two ADUs, second kitchens and 'row houses' to spur infill
Summary
The planning commission and council adopted amendments to the Bend Development Code to allow a second accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on a single lot, permit a second kitchen inside a dwelling without creating a second unit, and add a new 'row house' housing form (detached single units on small lots with zero or reduced setbacks). The council voted
At the June 4 council meeting the council approved amendments to the Bend Development Code that create new options intended to increase infill housing choices and lower development barriers.
Key changes adopted by council:
- Two ADUs per lot: Property owners may now have up to two accessory dwelling units associated with a single primary dwelling. The planning commission advised against requiring that 1 ADU must be attached and 1 detached; council adopted that more flexible approach. The enacted language keeps…
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