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ORDINANCE Amending San Leandro Zoning Code Article 5, Section 2-576, "Secondary Dwelling Units," and Related Conforming Amendments to Respond to New State of California Mandates for Accessory Dwelling Units.
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WHEREAS, the State of California is facing a critical housing shortage, with the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) reporting that ongoing new housing production continues to fall far below the projected need; and
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 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 Govern...
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