Summary
Assisted living homes appear to have been accidentally left out of C-1 and C-2 commercial zoning districts during the 2003 code rewrite, even though they're allowed in lower-intensity districts. Staff will research and recommend whether to restore the use, which could expand options for senior housing near shopping and transit.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Older adults and people with disabilities seeking housing near shopping and transit, and operators of assisted living facilities.
One Wesley Manor resident raised ecological and community-impact concerns, but no formal harm was found.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Commission — October 15, 2026
Assisted living homes appear to have been accidentally left out of C-1 and C-2 commercial zoning districts during the 2003 code rewrite, even though they're allowed in lower-intensity districts. Staff will research and recommend whether to restore the use, which could expand options for senior housing near shopping and transit.
Board of Zoning Adjustment — July 20, 2026
Wesley Manor can build four three-story senior apartment buildings — 68 units — that are four feet taller than code allows. The design trades height for preserved trees, indoor parking and less pavement.
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