Accessory Residential Care Homes Zoning Amendment
Summary
The city is updating its development code to comply with a new state law allowing state-licensed residential care homes to house up to 10 unrelated residents. While local zoning cannot restrict the resident count below the state license limit, building and fire safety codes such as fire sprinkler requirements remain applicable.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Minimal administrative costs for updating municipal code text.
Operators and residents of state-licensed group homes and assisted living facilities.
None identified, though some residents expressed concern over neighborhood density and occupancy standards.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — September 8, 2026
To comply with new state legislation, the city updated its zoning code to allow state-licensed care homes to house up to 10 unrelated residents.
Planning and Zoning Commission — August 19, 2026
The city is updating its development code to comply with a new state law allowing state-licensed residential care homes to house up to 10 unrelated residents. While local zoning cannot restrict the resident count below the state license limit, building and fire safety codes such as fire sprinkler requirements remain applicable.
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