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PUBLIC HEARING - ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT CITY CODE TEXT AMENDMENT AND IMPACT FEE REDUCTION
BACKGROUND: Recent revisions to the California Code of Regulations reduce the requirements for new Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), and create opportunities for the development of Junior ADUs, necessitating revisions to local government codes for consistency. In addition, City Council has provided direction in the Housing Action Plan to reduce obstacles to ADU construction, and minor text changes to the City Code for consistency. The revisions have been combined into a single proposed Zoning Code text amendment. On June 22, 2017 the Planning Commission recommended unanimously that the Council approve the proposed amendment. Also proposed, as a way to incentivize construction of ADUs, is a reduction to the City’s Capital Facilities and Park Impact fees.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning Commission and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the City Council introd...
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