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<br /> <br /> <br />REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION <br /> <br />ITEM DESCRIPTION: Accessory Dwelling Unit Policy Discussion <br />DEPARTMENT HEAD’S APPROVAL: <br />CITY MANAGER’S APPROVAL: <br />No comments to supplement this report ___ Comments attached ___ <br /> <br />15.99 Deadline: none <br />Recommendations:  Consider the materials presented and direct staff on whether ADU’s <br />should be a primary area of focus for staff. <br /> If yes, what time frame would Council like to see this matter addressed <br />(immediately, before the end of the year, with the zoning code update <br />project, long-term, etc). <br />Legislative History:  None <br />Financial Impact:  Potentially significant for existing residents, and residents currently <br />struggling with housing options. <br />Summary: <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />In 2021, both City Council members and staff heard from members of the <br />public that there was interest in the City adopting new regulations to <br />authorize use of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on single-family lots <br />throughout the City. An online petition was signed by 57 people (0.24% of <br />NB) in support of “appropriately sized accessory dwelling units for residents <br />on their properties.” <br />In addition to the public outreach on this subject, the City is also now home <br />to a company named YardHomes who made New Brighton their corporate <br />headquarters in 2021. Like the petitioners, they too would greatly appreciate <br />having their product become allowed in some fashion within their home City. <br />Given the above and the fact that “Housing” was identified as the primary <br />need in the City according to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, this appeared to <br />be an appropriate time to get Council’s direction on whether ADU’s are an <br />item that staff should address, and if so, within what time frame. <br />Item: 1 <br />Report Date: 1/27/22 <br /> Council Meeting Date: 2/1/22