Waterloo drafting ADU rules

The Waterloo City Council discusses business during its July 15 meeting. Photo by Sarah Brown

The City of Waterloo is preparing to possibly adopt an ordinance regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

Prior to the regular meeting on July 15, the council held a work session to review options for developing a development code for ADUs. They looked at Oregon laws and examples of ordinances adopted in other counties.

Considerations that need to be taken into account include zoning, lot size, structure size, setbacks, utilities and septic, occupancy/rental and parking rules,…