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Accessory Dwelling Units

The city’s zoning code permits internal, attached, and detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by right in multiple residential districts, subject to use-specific standards (§9-4-1-2, §9-4-2-2). These standards address units per lot, compliance with building codes, owner occupancy, location of entrances, parking, unit size, design, setbacks, height, lot coverage, number of bedrooms, limited amnesty for pre-existing illegal ADUs, and enforcement (§9-1-8).

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 multiple residential districts, subject to use-specific standards (§9-4-1-2, §9-4-2-2).

Short-Term Residential Rentals

The city’s zoning code addresses the regulation of short-term residential uses. This use is permitted in all residential and commercial districts subject to licensing requirements (§9-4-1-2, §9-4-2-2).

The licensing requirements are provided in the city’s business and license regulation code (Chapter 3.12). The code establishes the requirement for short term rental permits for two categories of uses: owner-occupied and non-owner occupied short term rentals. Non-owner-occupied short term rentals are limited to a total of 35 units in all residential zones, with exceptions made for multiunit waterfront developments within a certain distance of the downtown core (§3-12-3).

The code addresses permit requirements and processes, including inspections, local representatives, and permit posting (§3-12-4). The code also addresses code violations and enforcement (§3-12-5).