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Council adopts ADU code updates, eases some restrictions and sets tiered size/height limits
Summary
Washington City adopted amendments to detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules (Titles 9‑8a/9‑8b), including tiered size/height limits and revised material language; council approved the ordinances 4–1 after striking a strict "same material" requirement.
On Jan. 14 Washington City Council adopted amendments to the city code governing detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs), revising lot‑size, setback, size and height limits and clarifying how ADU square footage is calculated.
Community Development Director Eldon Gibb said the package responds to market demand and planning‑commission feedback. Key elements adopted include removal of the 10,000‑square‑foot minimal lot requirement, allowance for attached garages/carports for ADUs, a tiered…
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