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Planning commission discusses ADU height, setbacks and impervious-surface options in workshop
Summary
Planning staff presented possible code amendments for ADUs and impervious-surface standards and the commission offered preliminary support for increasing setbacks and simplifying the ADU second-story stepback rule.
Planning staff presented possible code changes for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), accessory structures and impervious-surface standards at a June 10 Planning and Zoning Commission workshop, and commissioners provided preliminary guidance but made no formal changes.
Staff member Hillary led the discussion and said administering the current ADU second-story stepback is time-consuming for staff and applicants, requiring detailed elevation drawings and repeated measurements. City engineer Chris Bosley attended to advise on stormwater and impervious-surface issues, and the city’s building official (Ted Lancey) was referenced regarding snow-shedding and roof details.
Staff outlined several topics for commission input: (1) remove the ADU-specific second-story stepback and instead increase side-yard setbacks for…
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