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Ordinance#230310Passed
In plain English
This ordinance clarifies the approval process for certain Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in single-family and multifamily buildings, making it easier for homeowners to add these units if they meet specific requirements. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code, Building Code, Business and Tax Regulations Code, and Planning Code to clarify the ministerial approval process for certain Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) meeting certain requirements in single-family and multifamily buildings; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.
How it got here
Related / predecessor legislation
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↑ predecessor#230742— not yet in database
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Document trail
Referral CEQA 061121
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CEQA Det 072221
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PC Transmittal 090721
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PLN PPT Presentation 031323
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Leg Dig Ver1
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Leg Dig Ver2
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Referral PC CEQA 040323
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CEQA Det 042123
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BOS Reso No. 347-23 070623
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PC Transmittal 101223
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Planning Ltr 112723
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Leg Dig Ver3
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PC Transmittal 022924
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How they voted
FINALLY PASSED
Board of Supervisors · Mar 19, 2024Pass
5-0
PASSED ON FIRST READING
Board of Supervisors · Mar 12, 2024Pass
5-0
RECOMMENDED AS COMMITTEE REPORT
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Mar 11, 2024Pass
1-0
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Mar 4, 2024Pass
1-0
CONTINUED AS AMENDED
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Mar 4, 2024Pass
1-0
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Feb 5, 2024Pass
1-0
CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR AS AMENDED
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Feb 5, 2024Pass
1-0
CONTINUED
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Jan 22, 2024Pass
1-0
CONTINUED
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Dec 11, 2023Pass
1-0
CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR AS AMENDED
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Mar 20, 2023Pass
1-0
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Mar 20, 2023Pass
1-0
Legislative journey
Land Use and Transportation CommitteeMar 20, 2023
·DUPLICATED
✎AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass
↷CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR AS AMENDEDPass
Clerk of the BoardApr 3, 2023
→REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Planning DepartmentApr 21, 2023
·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Clerk of the BoardJun 27, 2023
·REMAIN ACTIVE
Planning CommissionOct 13, 2023
·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Land Use and Transportation CommitteeDec 11, 2023 – Feb 5, 2024
↷CONTINUEDPass
↷CONTINUEDPass
↷CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR AS AMENDEDPass
✎AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass
·DUPLICATED
Clerk of the BoardFeb 7, 2024
→REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Planning CommissionFeb 29, 2024
·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Land Use and Transportation CommitteeMar 4, 2024 – Mar 11, 2024
↷CONTINUED AS AMENDEDPass
✎AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass
✓RECOMMENDED AS COMMITTEE REPORTPass
Board of SupervisorsMar 12, 2024 – Mar 19, 2024
✓PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass
✓FINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorMar 28, 2024
✓APPROVED
Clerk of the BoardApr 8, 2024
·TRANSMITTED