The Petitioner is requesting an amendment of Section 8.7, Accessory Structures and Uses, to provide greater flexibility for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and reduce the number of variance requests submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

The Petitioner specifically requests modifications of the following standard:

      Under Section 8.7.3 Accessory Structures

• Sec. 8.7.3.b. Location
• Sec. 8.7.3.c. Setbacks
• Sec. 8.7.3.e. Building Coverage and Size

Under Section 8.7.4 Accessory Dwelling Units (not including Caretaker’s Dwelling Unit)

• Sec. 8.7.4
• Sec. 8.7.4.a. Location
• Sec. 8.7.4.b. Lot Area
• Sec. 8.7.4.c. Building Coverage
• Sec. 8.7.4.e. Architectural Style
• Sec. 8.7.4.h. Height

On October 28, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed amendments to Section 8.7, Accessory Structures and Uses of the Zoning Ordinance with the following condition:

1. Establishment of variance criteria for Sec. 8.7.4.d.iii. permitting Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to contain multiple bedrooms within 90 days of Council adoption.