Detached Accessory Dwelling Units Zoning Text Amendments

Summary

The City is considering Zoning Text Amendments (ZTAs) that would regulate detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The process began with a Planning Commission work session on April 13, 2026, where the topic was introduced and discussed but no formal action was taken. On May 12, 2026, City Council reviewed draft ZTAs for detached ADUs, directed staff to prepare additional analysis, and reached consensus to move forward toward a public hearing. The additional analysis requested covers the impact of detached ADUs on real estate assessments, a review of how other jurisdictions regulate detached ADUs, and a count of existing accessory structures in the city. The matter is actively in progress, with a public hearing before both the Planning Commission and City Council anticipated as the next formal step.

Open questions & options on the table

• Staff must complete additional analysis requested by Council (impact on real estate assessments, review of other jurisdictions' ADU regulations, and count of existing accessory structures) before the public hearing.
• A public hearing before the Planning Commission has not yet been scheduled or held.
• A public hearing before the City Council has not yet been scheduled or held.
• Final Zoning Text Amendments have not been adopted; the amendments remain in draft form pending the public hearing process.

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