Council introduces ADU code updates to align with recent state law and simplify permitting
The council introduced Ordinance 1090 to revise accessory dwelling unit rules for consistency with state changes, add clearer definitions, set review timelines and legalize pre‑2020 unpermitted ADUs for health and safety permitting; staff said the changes aim to simplify review and encourage lawful ADU creation.
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Elise Smonian, Community Services Director, presented proposed amendments to the city’s accessory dwelling unit regulations to conform with state law and improve clarity for applicants. Smonian said the changes include moving definitions into a single section, clarifying which ADU types are permitted by right, and adding the state‑required review timelines for building‑department decisions.
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