Board Bill Number 60 In Session 2025-2026

Zoning Changes Regulating Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

Summary

An Ordinance recommended by the Planning Commission amending the Zoning Code to define, permit, and regulate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs); and containing an emergency clause. This board bill aims to reduce barriers to the development of ADUs in the city as a means to expand the diversity and supply of housing options. The bill establishes definitions for Attached and Detached ADUs, permits them by right in all residential zones, and establishes site requirements specific to the use.

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Overview

Session: 2025-2026

Introduced: 07/11/2025

Primary Sponsors: Shameem Clark Hubbard

Latest Activity: Register Returns Notice with Ordinance Number

Ordinance: 72036 effective 09/29/2025

Co-Sponsors:

Anne Schweitzer, Shane Cohn, Daniela Velazquez, Alisha Sonnier, Jami CoxAntwi, Michael Browning, Laura Keys, Rasheen Aldridge, President Megan E Green

Legislative History

Legislative activities and outcomes for this board bill. Learn more about what these activities mean.

  • 07/11/2025

    First Reading

    Bill text was introduced (1.23 MB PDF).

  • 07/11/2025

    Referred to a Committee

    The bill was assigned to the Housing, Urban Development and Zoning Committee.

  • 09/09/2025

    Committee Hearing

    The bill was passed out of committee with a recommendation of do pass during the Housing, Urban Development and Zoning Committee hearing.

  • 09/12/2025

    Second Reading

  • 09/19/2025

    Perfection

    The bill was passed.

  • 09/26/2025

    Engrossment

    The bill was engrossed during the Engrossment, Rules, Resolutions and Credentials Committee.

  • 09/26/2025

    Third Reading

    The bill was passed.

  • 09/26/2025

    Delivered to Mayor

  • 09/30/2025

    Mayor Returns Bill

    The bill was approved.

  • 09/30/2025

    Delivered to Register

  • 10/01/2025

    Register Returns Notice with Ordinance Number

    Register returns ordinance number 72036. Effective date is 09/29/2025

Supporting Materials

These materials are not a part of the legislation. They may be presented by the sponsor, other Board members, special guest speakers or others to help further explain the proposal, provide other evidence, give additional information and/or alternative ideas or opinions.

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Presentation on Board Bill Number 60 made to the Housing, Urban Development and Zoning Committee Tuesday, September 9, 2025 in the Kennedy Room ADUs HUDZ.pptx.pdf 3.48 MB

Votes

09/26/2025 Vote Results

Aye Votes 12
No Votes 1
Final Passage Vote

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Ordinance

Ordinance Number: 72036

Effective Date: 09/29/2025

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