Accessory Dwelling Units Now Permitted in Most Residential Zones
Summary
The Commission advanced rules letting homeowners build backyard cottages or garage apartments on most residential lots. Supporters see affordable housing and multigenerational living; skeptics worry it effectively densifies R-1 neighborhoods. Final vote comes June 25.
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Last discussed Jun 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could grow the city's housing supply without city spending, though extra parking and code-administration work falls on staff.
Homeowners wanting rental income, aging-in-place options, or space for grown kids and aging relatives.
Residents of single-family neighborhoods concerned about density, parking, and neighborhood character.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Commission - Jun 25, 2026
Homeowners can now add one ADU — a small second dwelling — on their homesteaded single-family lot in most zoning districts. It can't be sold separately or used as a short-term rental, so it's aimed at multigenerational living, not investment rentals.
City Commission - Jun 11, 2026
The Commission advanced rules letting homeowners build backyard cottages or garage apartments on most residential lots. Supporters see affordable housing and multigenerational living; skeptics worry it effectively densifies R-1 neighborhoods. Final vote comes June 25.
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