Summary
The current code caps unrelated housemates at three; Draft 2 proposed eight. Draft 3 may move the limit out of zoning entirely and let the building code decide based on bedrooms. Members split — some want to keep three, others say four or five is realistic.
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Last discussed Jun 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Larger shared households, recovery and transitional housing providers, and multigenerational families could gain flexibility.
Residents concerned about student housing overcrowding, parking, and enforcement of neighborhood standards oppose raising the limit.
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