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Officials discuss how UAR rezone affects ADUs, tax status and nonconforming uses
Summary
Staff said properties in the proposed Urban Area Reserve remain subject to county zoning until annexation; councilors raised questions about whether ADU rights, tax obligations, and nonconforming uses would change during the reserve period and on annexation.
Staff explained that bringing land into the UAR and into the city comprehensive plan map does not automatically change county zoning: property owners remain under county rules until they petition for annexation. A staff member said county zoning controls what a property can do "until such time the property decides to position the city for annexation."
Council members asked whether ADU rights and tax status would remain unchanged while in the county and whether an annexation could create awkward patches of nonconforming uses in future development. Staff said rights permitted under current county zoning generally persist until annexation, but tax and service changes occur when property joins the city. Commissioners recommended clear notice to property owners about what rights and limitations their lot will have under UAR designation and urged the area plan to identify likely zone designations before annexation petitions proceed.
