City staff recommend zoning changes to allow accessory dwelling units, propose owner-occupancy, size and permit rules

Community Development staff presented recommended zoning ordinance amendments to permit accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on single‑family lots and outlined a public engagement and adoption timeline.

Monica Mehar, the city’s community engagement manager, told council the first public engagement round drew 363 responses and that nearly half of respondents said they would consider adding an ADU to their property. Staff said 43% of respondents envisioned using ADUs primarily for family-support purposes such as housing an aging parent, a student or a household member with a disability.

Staff recommendations (phase 1 approach): - Permit one ADU per lot containing a single‑family home, by right, subject to development standards. - Maximum ADU size limited to 50% of the principal dwelling or 800…