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Council approves first reading of ADU code amendments to allow unrestricted ADUs, preserves deed-restricted incentives
Summary
Council voted unanimously at first reading to amend the development code to allow unrestricted accessory dwelling units while preserving deed-restricted EDU positive-point provisions; staff will monitor production and report back.
Council held a first reading and approved council bill number 7 (Series 2026), which would amend the development code to allow unrestricted accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and retain deed-restricted EDU provisions used for positive points. Staff said the changes are intended to ease barriers to ADU production, that definitions and several related code sections were amended, and that planning staff would continue to track implementation and return with updates as projects come in.
Council discussion focused on monitoring how the changes affect ADU production and potential follow-up after initial applications are reviewed; staff indicated they will report back on outcomes and any unforeseen issues within months of seeing projects enter the pipeline.
