Planners debate parking minimums, height caps and size limits for ADUs

Jul 7, 2026

Commissioners proposed specific numeric standards — a proposed minimum of 2 parking spaces, a 400 sq ft minimum for detached ADUs, and a possible 35-foot height cap — while also debating whether owner‑responsibility language is preferable to rigid numeric limits.

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At its July 7 meeting the Richmond Planning & Zoning Commission discussed several concrete numeric proposals intended to govern accessory dwelling units if Ordinance 2026‑10 moves forward.

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