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Commission discusses tiny homes and rental-restriction overlay; no ordinance change adopted
Summary
Commissioners discussed adding tiny homes to the zoning ordinance (as recommended in the master plan) and asked staff to follow up on a rental restriction overlay; an attempted amendment was withdrawn and both items will return for further work and possible recommendation to city council.
Commissioners discussed the possibility of adding tiny homes to the city's zoning ordinance and asked staff to pursue follow-up on a rental-restriction overlay; no ordinance change was adopted at the meeting.
A commissioner identified in the record as Commissioner FA raised a proposal to add an ordinance to allow tiny homes by the end of the year, citing master plan language that recommends exploring tiny-house infill. The chair and counsel advised that such a proposal is not a proper amendment to the motion currently on the floor and should be presented as a separate recommendation to the city council. The original proposal was withdrawn and the commissioner said they would reframe and reintroduce it later.
On the rental-restriction overlay, the commission noted prior neighborhood complaints and directed staff to compile research and bring a report back. Attorney Lust had already circulated research to the commission, and staff said they would produce additional information and invite affected residents to speak at a future meeting. Commissioners emphasized they do not want these matters to "sit on the shelf" and asked for transparent follow-up.
