Council debates parking minimums, setbacks and garage requirements in draft code

Jul 31, 2026

The draft code proposes two parking spaces per housing unit (ADU exempt), retained garage-parking requirement for some quadplexes, and options to replace story-based setbacks with consistent setbacks; council members raised concerns about developer impacts and clarity.

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Council members pressed staff and consultant Kurt Fisher on parking, setbacks and garage requirements in the draft code. Fisher confirmed the proposal would require "2 per unit" for most residential unit types while exempting accessory dwelling units. "2 per unit," Fisher stated when asked to confirm the parking baseline.

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