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Accessory Dwelling Units

The city’s zoning code permits internal, attached, and detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by right in all single-residence districts, subject to use-specific standards (§11-31-3). These standards address entrances, unit size, district dimensional standards, exterior appearance, and separate rental of units.

Design Review

The city's zoning code includes a chapter on design review (Chapter 71). It lists the purpose of the ordinance (§11-71-1) and its applicability (§11-71-2), including certain nonresidential projects and higher-density multifamily and attached single-family residential projects; design review may also be required as a condition of approval for special use or other permits. The code describes procedures for staff review and design review board review (§11-71-5). It lists review criteria and notes that conditions of approval may be imposed on projects to achieve compliance (§11-71-6). The establishment and organization of the Design Review Board is addressed in §11-66-6, including the composition of the Board, meeting procedures, and authority and duties.

Group Housing

The city's zoning code defines and regulates two types of community residences: family community residences and transitional community residences (Ordinance 5632). The distinguishing characteristic between these uses is length of stay and not the number of occupants.

Housing Supply Planning

The city's zoning code encourages increasing housing options for all by permitting internal, attached, and detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by right in all single-residence districts, subject to use-specific standards (§11-31-3). These standards address entrances, unit size, district dimensional standards, exterior appearance, and separate rental of units.