Title
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ORDINANCE (PA2018-099)
Site Location: Residential Zones Citywide
Recommendation
Summary:
Amendments to the Zoning Code and Local Coastal Program revising the City’s regulations pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) to conform with Government Code Section 65852.2, as amended and effective on January 1, 2018. Specifically, the amendment would establish regulations permitting the development of accessory dwelling units in conjunction with single-family residences in all residential zoning districts.
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Find this project statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15282(h) of the CEQA Guidelines, which states that the adoption of an ordinance regarding second units to implement the provisions of Sections 65852.1 and 65852.2 of the Government Code are exempt from the requirements of CEQA;
3. Adopt Resolution No. PC2018-025 recommending the City Council approve Zoning Code Amendment No. CA2018-003 modifying regulations pertaining to accessory dwelling units; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. PC2018-026 recommending the City Council authorize staff to submit Local Coastal Program Amendment No. LC2018-002 to the California Coastal Commission.