Title 17C Land Use Standards
Chapter 17C.300 Accessory Dwelling Units
Section 17C.300.010 Purpose
This chapter establishes the standards for the location and development of accessory dwelling units in residential zones. The purpose of accessory dwelling units is to create new housing units that complement the principal dwellings on the properties on which they are located. They can increase the housing stock of existing neighborhoods in a manner that is less intense than alternatives. Accessory dwelling units allow more efficient use of existing housing stock and infrastructure and provide a mix of housing that responds to changing family needs and smaller households. They provide a means for residents, particularly seniors, single parents, and families with grown children, to remain in their homes and neighborhoods, and obtain extra income, security, companionship and services; and provide a broader range of accessible and more affordable housing.
Date Passed: Monday, November 20, 2023
Effective Date: Monday, January 1, 2024
ORD C36459 Section 24
