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City staff recommend loosening ADU rules for nonconforming structures; caution about using Appendix 7f
Summary
Planning Director Steph Dahl proposed a UDO text amendment to remove the Board of Adjustment variance requirement for converting nonconforming accessory structures to ADUs; staff cautioned against adopting the amendment via Appendix 7f because of administrative complexity and legal risk.
Planning and Urban Design Director Steph Dahl told the committee the city is considering a zoning text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance that would allow owners of nonconforming accessory structures (garages, sheds, carriage houses) to convert them to accessory dwelling units without a Board of Adjustment variance. Dahl said the change would reduce a quasi‑judicial, costly and time‑consuming step she described as an added barrier for homeowners seeking small‑scale, lower‑cost ADUs.
"This change would…
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