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3 by right, not exceeding 30 percent of the floor area of the principal structure. Property owners seeking additional or a larger building(s) may apply for a Conditional Use Permit. 4. Conditional Use Criteria The ordinance introduces clear CUP criteria for detached accessory buildings. The existing code allows CUPs for oversized accessory structures but lacks findings and standards to guide the review process. The proposed update provides defined criteria to support consistent staff analysis, Planning Commission recommendations, and ultimately City Council decisions. 5. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) The proposed ordinance permits ADUs in the R-1, R-2, and R-C districts with the following standards: • Permitted only on lots with a single-family dwelling • ADUs permitted only within detached accessory buildings o Accessory dwelling units attached to the home would be considered a duplex and not permitted under this update • May utilize existing utility connections if sufficient capacity exists • May be assigned a separate address • One off-street parking space required To read the full text of the provisions specifically related to ADUs along with Staff notes, please see Attachment C (page 28). 6. Exterior Building Materials Existing standards for accessory building materials are vague and scattered across several sections. The proposed ordinance consolidates and clarifies these standards, modernizes permitted materials, and introduces clearer maintenance expectations. Stricter material standards for multi-family housing and manufactured home parks remain unchanged. 7. Definitions and Interpretations The amendments introduce a definition for “Building Footprint” and clarify setback measurements to resolve internal inconsistencies. Additional definitions for terms such as deck, patio, and ADU have been added to improve usability and enforcement. Planning Commission The Planning Commission discussed the proposed ordinance updates at its September 11 meeting and provided detailed direction to staff on specific standards. Staff returned with complete draft ordinances on October 23, which the Commission unanimously recommended for approval (7-0). The Commission’s discussion focused on several key policy areas: 1. Owner Occupancy for ADUs. At its September meeting, the Commission initially supported requiring owner occupancy for ADUs. After reviewing draft language in October, Commissioners reached consensus to remove this requirement. They cited enforcement challenges, potential incentives for residents to avoid rental registration, and the unfair favoritism such a provision would show toward homeowners over renters.