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Public Hearing to Consider and Adopt Proposed Zoning Code Amendments to Article 5, Section 2-576, "Secondary Dwelling Units," and Related Conforming Amendments to Respond to New State of California Mandates for Accessory Dwelling Units
Staffreport
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
In September 2016, Governor Brown signed SB 1069 and AB 2299 into law. Both bills intend to address California's affordable housing crisis by making it easier to develop Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The principal impacts of the new rules are the elimination of parking requirements for ADUs in most urban settings, allowances for garage conversions to ADUs when replacement parking for the primary residence is provided, and reduction of impact fees and utility connection fees for ADUs. The proposed San Leandro Zoning Code amendments will bring the City into compliance with the new State regulations while retaining or updating certain provisions of the Code addressing unit size, neighborhood compatibility, safety, and architectural design.
The Planning Commission reviewed the attached text changes to the Zoning Code Article 5, Section 2-576, "Accessory Dwelling Units" and related provisions at its public hearing on March 16, 2017. Staff and the Planning Commission recommend the City Council adopt the proposed Ordinance to amend the Zoning Code to comply with the applicable State mandates.
Should the City Council adopt the recommended changes to the Zoning Code, a second reading of this Ordinance would occur at the first meeting in April. The code changes would take effect 30 days after the second reading.
BACKGROUND
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), also called secondary dwelling units, in-law apartments, or granny flats, are an important housing resource in California. ADUs are typically created in one of three ways:
1. Through the construction of a new detached structure on a property
2. Through the addition of new habitable floor space to an existing residence
3. Thro...
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