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2 <br />Proposed Code Changes <br />The proposed zoning ordinance amendments modernize standards for accessory buildings/structures, <br />accessory dwelling units, and related provisions to improve clarity, consistency, and neighborhood <br />compatibility. These revisions consolidate overlapping sections, clarify dimensional rules across <br />zoning districts, and establish clear design and review criteria. The amendments affect Chapters 904 <br />through 907, 914, 915, 918, and 919 of the Zoning Ordinance. <br /> <br />Summary Table <br />The following summary highlights the key changes proposed across the affected chapters. Detailed <br />redlines with staff commentary are provided in Attachments A–D for reference and explanation of <br />specific revisions. <br />Chapter Topic Current Code Proposed Update Rationale <br />904-907 District Tables Dimensional tables <br />inconsistent <br />Updated/created/removed tables <br />related to accessory buildings <br />and structures for consistency <br />Clarifies district <br />standards, aligns <br />accessory limits <br />914 CUP <br />Standards for <br />detached <br />accessory <br />structures. <br />CUPs allowed but <br />lack clear criteria <br />Amended Section 914.130 <br />outlining standards and findings <br />for CUPs <br />Provides consistent <br />review criteria and <br />“boundaries” when <br />homeowners request <br />CUPs. <br />915 Accessory <br />Buildings, <br />ADUs, <br />Exterior <br />Materials <br />Fragmented <br />standards; vague <br />exterior building <br />material restrictions; <br />ADUs prohibited <br />Consolidated accessories under <br />915.020; amended Dwelling <br />Unit section to allow ADUs; <br />revised exterior materials <br />language <br />Simplifies code, <br />supports ADU <br />housing option, <br />ensures enforceable <br />design standards <br />918 Interpretation <br />of Code <br />“Building Footprint” <br />undefined; <br />contradictory <br />setback provisions <br />Defined “Building Footprint”, <br />clarified setback section to <br />remove contradiction <br />Improves clarity and <br />measurement <br />consistency <br />919 Definitions Missing key terms <br />(deck, patio, ADU, <br />etc.) <br />Added updated definitions Improves usability <br />and enforcement <br /> <br /> <br />1. Consolidation and Reorganization <br />The proposed ordinance consolidates existing standards for residential garages and accessory <br />structures into a unified framework. Chapter 914 has been amended to include clear <br />Conditional Use Permit (CUP) standards for detached accessory buildings, consistent with the <br />purpose of that chapter. <br />Section 915.020 now serves as the central location for all accessory building and structure <br />standards, including decks and patios. <br />Existing Section 915.070, “Dwelling Unit Restrictions,” has been revised and incorporated to <br />establish standards for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) while retaining relevant provisions <br />from the current code. <br /> <br />2. Accessory Buildings – Residential <br />Attached accessory buildings are defined as part of the principal structure. <br />Each single-family residential lot may have up to three detached accessory buildings with a <br />combined total area not exceeding 1,500 square feet. No single accessory building can be