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Planning Commission Resolution No. 2017-002, Recommending that the City Council Adopt an Ordinance Amending Section 2-576 of Article 5 of the San Leandro Zoning Code Related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Amending Other Code Sections as Needed for Internal Consistency
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WHEREAS, Accessory Dwelling Units provide an important housing resource for low and very low income households, and a means of making home ownership more viable for moderate income homeowners; and
WHEREAS, the San Leandro General Plan adopted in 2016 supports the construction of Accessory Dwelling Units in single family residential areas, and urges the City to "improve economic access to housing for all segments of the community;" and
WHEREAS, the San Leandro Housing Element adopted in 2015 recognizes Accessory Dwelling Units as an "essential part of the city's housing stock" and a "resource for lower income households, students and young adults, extended families and small households;" and
WHEREAS, the adopted Housing Element further states in its action programs that zoning amendments should be developed to facilitate the construction of additional dwellings in single family neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, San Leandro is committed to meeting its Regional Housing Needs Allocation for 2015-2023, which includes 504 very low income and 270 low income units; and
WHEREAS, the City has developed provisions in its Zoning Code for Accessory Dwelling Units in Article 5, Section 2-576 (currently entitled "Secondary Dwelling Units"); and
WHEREAS, these provisions are subject to periodic modification in response to new State laws and changes to the California Government Code; and
WHEREAS, Section 65852.2 of the California Government Code was amended in September 2016 as a result of the passage of Senate Bill 1069 and Assembly Bill 2299; and
WHEREAS, cities and counties across the State of California have been directed to revise their Access...
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