Planning commissioners debate ADU rules, setbacks and a preapproved plan option
The commission discussed three options for ADU/second-unit rules: remove ADUs in some districts, relax ADU restrictions, or combine ADU and second-unit standards; commissioners emphasized rear setbacks, the 800 sq ft cap, owner-occupancy and suggested exploring preapproved plans or a pattern-book approach tied to an 'attainable housing' tool.
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Planning staff outlined three options for updating accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and second‑unit rules in R‑1 districts: eliminate the ADU option and rely on the second‑unit standard; keep ADUs but relax restrictive standards; or combine the two approaches into a unified, flexible standard.
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