Accessory dwelling unit ordinance update
Council gave direction on an expanded ADU ordinance on July 12, 2022: occupancy of three individuals, west-side language and three pathways in a draft.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Code change
- Location
- Citywide
Every hearing and vote
November 30, 2021 · City Council work session
Housing Committee presentation on ADU ordinance change
Discussed
The Housing Committee presented a proposed change to the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinance. Discussion was to continue in the regular meeting and at the Dec. 14 council meeting.
December 14, 2021 · City Council
Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinance
Approved · 5-2
Amending the ADU rules, the council first voted 5-2 (Council Members David Harding and Shannon Ellsworth opposed) to replace the ordinance with a version that designated the area where ADUs would be allowed and to refer the issue to a council committee. It then voted 5-2 (Council Members David Shipley and Shannon Ellsworth opposed) to reduce the allowed occupancy of an ADU from three unrelated adults to two. The ordinance as revised passed 5-2, with Council Members Harding and Ellsworth opposed.
- Occupancy of an ADU changed from three to two unrelated adults
- Separate 5-2 votes: designate ADU area and refer to committee (Harding, Ellsworth opposed); occupancy change (Shipley, Ellsworth opposed)
December 14, 2021 · City Council work session
ADU ordinance for A1, RA and R1 zones
Discussed · 7-0
A motion to discuss prohibiting ADUs in some portion of the city passed 7-0. Other motions were made during discussion, but only the final substitute motion, to recess to a closed meeting, received a vote; it passed 7-0.
July 12, 2022 · City Council work session
Accessory dwelling units in primarily residential zones (22-056)
Discussed · 5-2
The Housing Committee presented on expanded use of ADUs. Three motions were approved: to use an occupancy of 3 individuals (5-2, Council Members Bill Fillmore and Katrice MacKay opposed); to direct council staff to include west-side language in an updated ADU ordinance (7-0); and to include three pathways in a draft, subject to revisions by the Housing Committee (6-1, Council Member Shannon Ellsworth opposed).