One change involved regulations to allow accessory dwelling units – traditionally called mother-in-law suites or granny units. Typically, accessory dwelling units would require the owner to reside on the property, he said, “so that it doesn’t turn into a multi-unit property.” But when the zoning update was approved, the language for accessory dwelling units sharing a lot with a primary residence had a loophole. It stated, “On any lot with an accessory dwelling unit, one of the dwelling units, either the principal dwelling unit or the accessory dwelling unit, must be occupied at least 180 days per calendar year by the owner of the lot or structure.” City leaders and residents reached a compromise on the ADU issue, Drain reminded, requiring owner-occupancy of properties with accessory dwelling units.