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Council adopts Ordinance 1164 easing ADU rules after suspending normal waiting period
Summary
After staff described a minor amendment to definitions used in an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) code, the Clive City Council suspended the usual multi‑meeting requirement and adopted Ordinance 1164 by a unanimous vote.
The Clive City Council on July 24 took first consideration and immediately adopted Ordinance 1164, an amendment to the city’s ADU code that clarifies total above‑grade floor area and updates a code section reference.
Amanda, a city staff member, told the council the change to total above‑grade floor area had been reviewed with legal counsel and that staff recommended approval of the packet version. Amanda noted that because the code change could be considered substantive the council was being offered a formal first consideration with the option to waive the second and third readings. The packet also included an ADU fact sheet and a graphic to help residents distinguish additions from ADUs.
A council member asked whether basement garages are included in above‑grade living area and staff confirmed they are not; staff also clarified ADU size rules (an ADU may be up to 50% of the principal dwelling above grade or up to 1,000 sq ft, with smaller units allowed). Council moved to suspend the rules requiring multiple meetings and voted 4–0 to suspend; the council then placed Ordinance 1164 on its pass agenda and adopted it by a 4–0 vote.
Staff said they will add a parking FAQ to the ADU fact page and will circulate additional answers to questions that recur. The ordinance adoption was recorded by the clerk and declared effective as adopted that evening.
