This ordinance allows developers of Accessory Dwelling Units to postpone paying certain fees, while also confirming compliance with environmental regulations and city planning policies. It aims to support housing development by easing financial burdens on project sponsors.
Ordinance amending the Planning and Building Codes to allow project sponsors to defer payment of certain fees for Accessory Dwelling Units; 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 making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a need to facilitate the construction of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) by allowing fee deferrals.
Supervisor Engardio introduced an ordinance to amend the Planning and Building Codes to allow project sponsors to defer payment of certain fees for Accessory Dwelling Units.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and adopted a recommendation for approval with modifications for the proposed ordinance.
The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 21804, affirming that the ordinance is consistent with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of the Planning Code.
The Planning Department determined that the actions contemplated in the ordinance comply with the California Environmental Quality Act.
The ordinance was filed with the Clerk of the Board after receiving responses from the Planning Department and Planning Commission.
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