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Commission hears about large park‑model structure; staff says it likely does not qualify as an ADU
Summary
A commissioner raised a citizen concern about a large park‑model structure placed on Elm and Maine that appears to be used as a dwelling; staff stated the revised code likely prevents it from qualifying as an ADU, no formal complaints had been filed and no enforcement action was taken at the meeting.
During the "other business" portion of the meeting a commissioner asked whether a large park‑model placed on Elm and Maine could qualify as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). Several participants described the structure as "a park model" still on wheels, later placed on temporary pedestals, and expressed safety and setback concerns.
A staff member (not named in the transcript) said they had reviewed the revised code and "could categorically say no" regarding its qualification as an ADU, and noted no formal complaints had been filed. Commissioners discussed possible safety and tie‑down requirements for park models and whether neighbors had filed enforcement requests; meeting discussion did not produce any formal enforcement action or a definitive code citation beyond staff’s reading at the time.
The commission did not take enforcement action at the meeting. The exchange resulted in clarifying that concerns exist, that the structure was placed without a prior application per participants’ recollection, and that a formal complaint would be needed for staff to initiate enforcement.
