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(C) The adjustment is the minimum necessary to achieve the purpose of the adjustment and is the minimum necessary to permit development of the property for the proposed use; and This adjustment is the minimum necessary to accommodate the ADU on this property. There is insufficient room in the rear yard to construct an ADU. The proposed structure to be remodeled already exists and meets setbacks for a primary dwelling. The proposed adjustment is to code section MCC 16.26.100(C)(2) which states “An ADU shall be located in side or rear yard only.” Adjusting this requirement to allow development of the ADU in the “front yard” is the minimum necessary to achieve the purpose of the adjustment and permit development of the proposed use. The criterion is met. (D) The intent and purpose of the specific provision to be adjusted is clearly inapplicable under the circumstances; or, the proposed development maintains the intent and purpose of the provision to be adjusted. This adjustment still maintains the intent of the ADU provisions in 16.26.100. In the Urban Development zone, attached ADUs are permitted in the front yard. An attached ADU an extension of a single structure that includes the primary dwelling. The proposed structure to be remodeled is not attached by Marion County Planning’s definition of the term, but the roof lines are almost touching. This creates the appearance of a single structure, which maintains the intent of the provision. Furthermore, the garage s tructure to be remodeled already exists and the internal remodel will not significantly affect the external perception of the overall structural configuration. The criterion is met. 7. Based on the above findings, it has been determined that the request satisfies all applicable criteria and is, therefore, APPROVED. Brandon Reich Date: April 3rd, 2026 Planning Director/Zoning Administrator If you have any questions regarding this decision contact John Speckman at (503) 588-5038. Notice to Mortgagee, Lienholder, Vendor or Seller: ORS Chapter 215 requires that if you receive this Notice, it must promptly be forwarded to the purchaser.