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Council holds first reading on ADU code changes that would remove detached units
Summary
Staff presented amendments to prohibit detached accessory dwelling units citywide while retaining attached ADUs and reorganizing performance standards; staff received two public comments in opposition and will return for a second reading March 16.
City planning staff brought forward an ordinance amendment to the Blaine zoning code that would remove detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) from all residential districts, retain attached ADUs, and reorganize performance standards. The item follows an interim moratorium the council enacted in June 2025 and workshops in late 2025 and January 2026.
Director Selman said staff recommends holding the first reading; two public comments were received in opposition, focusing on housing demand, affordability and legal questions. The clerk read the first reading of the ordinance, and the council set a second reading for March 16.
Next steps: staff will return with the ordinance for a second reading on March 16.
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