Council told code will enable 'gentle density' — duplexes, triplexes and ADUs on some blocks
Staff and consultants said the code would allow duplexes, triplexes and accessory dwelling units in designated transition districts to create 'missing middle' housing while preserving neighborhood scale through context‑sensitive standards.
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Council members raised the prospect that the update could change single‑family areas by enabling duplexes, triplexes and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in select transition districts. Staff said those changes are intended as "gentle density," with scale and design standards intended to match the surrounding neighborhood.
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