Council adopts ADU and EV-readiness rules, sets hearing dates, and defers action on shelter zoning
April 4, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
The Council voted 7-0 to adopt an ordinance easing accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules and another requiring electric vehicle charging capacity in new multi-family parking. It approved the 130 North 2100 West zoning change for senior supportive housing 6-0, with Council Member Amy Fowler abstaining. Public hearings on the homeless resource center text amendment, a rezone at 865 South 500 East and a fire department grant were closed with action deferred.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Homeless Resource Center text amendment (public hearing) | Continued · 7-0 |
| Rezone and master plan amendment at 865 South 500 East (public hearing) | Continued · 7-0 |
| Marathon Petroleum Community Investment grant for Fire Department training tower (public hearing) | Continued · 7-0 |
| Electric vehicle readiness for off-street parking stalls | Approved · 7-0 |
| Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) text amendment | Approved with conditions · 7-0 |
| Zoning map amendment at about 130 North 2100 West (Airport Flight Path Protection overlay) | Approved with conditions · 6-0-1 |
| Consent: set April 18 public hearings on Downtown Building Height text amendment, 792 West 900 South rezone and Airport Title 16 | Approved · 6-0-1 |
| Consent: board appointments | Approved · 6-0-1 |
Agenda, item by item
Item B1 · Public hearing
Homeless Resource Center text amendment (public hearing)
Continued · 7-0
The Council held a hearing on an ordinance creating a process and overlay zone for future homeless resource centers and changing standards for centers and shelters. About 17 speakers commented. Themes included firearms collected by shelter staff, the number of beds, the need for more shelter space, case management and mental health services, where centers are located, and a request that the Council adopt the Planning Commission's original version. The Council closed the hearing and deferred action.
- Petition PLNPCM2022-01068, initiated by the City Council
- Proposal: overlay district, changes to 21A.36.350, temporary/seasonal center provisions
Item B2 · Zoning
Rezone and master plan amendment at 865 South 500 East (public hearing)
Continued · 7-0
The Council continued a hearing on rezoning a property from RMF-30 to CN Neighborhood Commercial and amending the Central Community Master Plan future land use map, so an existing single-family dwelling could be converted to commercial use. One speaker raised concerns about the master plan amendment, public notice and ADU issues. The hearing was closed and action deferred.
- Current zone → proposed: RMF-30 → CN
- Council District 5
- Petitions PLNPCM2022-00301 and -00302
Item B3 · Public safety
Marathon Petroleum Community Investment grant for Fire Department training tower (public hearing)
Continued · 7-0
The Council took public comment on a Fire Department application to Marathon Petroleum for a gas system and monitor at the training tower so firefighters can train for gas-related and hazardous incidents. No one spoke. The hearing was closed and action deferred.
- GrantAmount not given to Marathon Petroleum
Item C1 · City code
Electric vehicle readiness for off-street parking stalls
Approved · 7-0
The Council adopted Ordinance 16 of 2023, amending land use code 21A.44.040 to require electrical capacity for future EV charging at 20% of off-street parking stalls in new multi-family projects and major reconstructions in multi-family zones.
Item C2 · City code
Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) text amendment
Approved with conditions · 7-0
The Council adopted Ordinance 17 of 2023 with conditions. It removes the conditional use requirement for detached ADUs, caps detached ADUs at 1,000 square feet, gives adversely affected parties a right to enforce an ADU restrictive covenant, keeps the owner-occupancy requirement, sets a minimum corner side yard setback of 20% of lot width or 10 feet, whichever is less, and requires one off-street parking space with exceptions near bike lanes, transit or where on-street parking is available. Legislative intents call for revisiting the rules in three years, $1 million in one-time funding to support ADU construction, and two more civil enforcement employees. Members discussed the need for ADUs, placement, impacts on homeowners and homeownership. The motion was later amended on May 23, 2023 to clarify the parking exceptions.
- Budget$1.00 million
- Petition PLNPCM2022-000475
Item F1 · Zoning
Zoning map amendment at about 130 North 2100 West (Airport Flight Path Protection overlay)
Approved with conditions · 6-0-1
The Council adopted Ordinance 04 of 2023, removing the AFPP Overlay Influence Zone B from a parcel occupied by a hotel building so it can operate as permanent supportive housing primarily for people age 62 and older. The approval carries a condition that the owner enter a development agreement requiring sound attenuation for any new structure or substantial remodel. Council Member Amy Fowler abstained.
- Petitioner: Friends of Switchpoint
- Petition PLNPCM2022-00833
- Condition: development agreement requiring sound attenuation
Item G1 · Other
Consent: set April 18 public hearings on Downtown Building Height text amendment, 792 West 900 South rezone and Airport Title 16
Approved · 6-0-1
On consent, the Council set April 18, 2023 at 7 p.m. for public hearings on the downtown building height and street activation amendment, the rezone at 792 West 900 South and 875 South 800 West, and the Airport Title 16 rewrite.
Item G4-7 · Appointment
Consent: board appointments
Approved · 6-0-1
On consent, the Council approved Hoang Nguyen to the Airport Board (term ending April 4, 2027), Joseph Murphy to the CDCIP Advisory Board (June 1, 2026), Alla Chernenko to the Bicycle Advisory Committee (April 4, 2026) and Talula Pontuti to the PNUT Advisory Board (April 4, 2026).
What residents said
Homeless resource center safety and firearmsShelter capacityOg-Woi Gardens deadlineADU placement
About 11 speakers supported Og-Woi Gardens, urged the Council to lift the May 1, 2023 deadline and fund the project, and described its role as a community food forest and educational space.