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File #: 26-0068    Version: 1
Type: Order Status: Sent for Discussion
File created: 1/6/2026 In control: Land Use Committee
On agenda: 1/8/2026 Final action:
Enactment date: 1/8/2026 Enactment #: 219994
Title: That this Council work with the Administration to clarify understanding of the rules for accessory dwelling units or affordable dwelling units as detailed within.
Sponsors: Ben Wheeler, Wilfred N. Mbah, Naima Sait

Agenda Summary

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That this Council work with the Administration to clarify understanding of the rules for accessory dwelling units or affordable dwelling units as detailed within.

 

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Official Text

That this Council work with the Administration to clarify current understandings around the rules surrounding what are referred to as accessory dwelling units or affordable dwelling units, regarding: terminology; the relationship between secondary and primary structures; height and distances to lot boundaries; and related matters of interpretation.