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ZCA26-002, Consideration of a Resolution recommending the City Council amend San Leandro Zoning Code Sections 1.12.108 and 2.04.388 to modify regulations pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs).
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SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The City Council last updated the City's Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) regulations in 2022. Since then, the State legislature has amended ADU/JADU law multiple times to further incentivize the production of these units. Amendments to the San Leandro Zoning Code are necessary to conform the City's ADU/JADU regulations with the new requirements of state law.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution (Attachment 1) recommending that the City Council adopt the proposed Zoning Code amendments (Attachment 1, Exhibit A) to meet the requirements of state law.
BACKGROUND
ADUs are identified in the City's Housing Element as an important housing type for addressing the community's housing needs. ADUs can be built on existing residential lots without acquiring new land, making them among the most cost-effective forms of new housing. They provide options for multigenerational households, enable homeowners to generate rental income, and add affordable units to the housing stock in established neighborhoods with access to transit, jobs, and services. The City has consistently sought to remove barriers to their development (including waiving development impact fees, eliminating parking requirements, and engaging in promotional efforts). The proposed Zoning Code amendments continues that commitment by updating the City's regulations to reflect recent changes in state law and maintain a local framework that is clear, streamlined, and supportive of ADU production.
Following adoption of the Zoning Code amendments, staff is required to submit the amendments to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) fo...
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