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ADU rules in Sherwood
3 sources
These are the primary sources for accessory dwelling unit regulations in Sherwood: the city's own zoning code, planning department pages, and permit guides. Start here before talking to anyone: the rules below are what your permit reviewer will apply.
ADU regulations
- sherwoodoregon.govOfficial sourceVerified July 2026accessory structures for residential uses (PDF)https://www.sherwoodoregon.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/accessory_structures_for_residential_uses.pdf
- library.municode.comOfficial sourceVerified July 2026Code of Ordinances, Ch. 16.52https://library.municode.com/or/sherwood/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT16ZOCODECO_DIVIILAUSDE_CH16.52ACDWUN
- library.municode.comOfficial sourceVerified July 2026Code of Ordinances §16.52.020https://library.municode.com/or/sherwood/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT16ZOCODECO_DIVIILAUSDE_CH16.52ACDWUN_16.52.020REALACDWUN
Oregon statewide law also applies
Oregon sets baseline ADU rights at the state level. Where local rules are stricter than state law allows, state law usually wins, so both are worth reading.
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