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PLN17-0050 - Zoning Text Amendment for Second Units. Consideration of a Zoning Text Amendment for modification of regulations pertaining to Second Units (Accessory Dwelling Units), and related regulations, for compliance with State law. The proposed amendments are Statutorily Exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15282(h) of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts the adoption of ordinance revisions to comply with Government Code Section 65852.2.
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To: Honorable President and Members of the Planning Board
From: Allen Tai, Planning Services Manager
Deborah Diamond, Consulting Planner
Re: PLN17-0050 - Zoning Text Amendment for Second Units. Consideration of a Zoning Text Amendment for modification of regulations pertaining to Second Units (Accessory Dwelling Units), and related regulations, for compliance with State law. The proposed amendments are Statutorily Exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15282(h) of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts the adoption of ordinance revisions to comply with Government Code Section 65852.2.
BACKGROUND
On September 27, 2016, Governor Brown signed three bills into law (AB 2299, SB 1069, and AB 2406), which modify State regulations related to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in Government Code Section 65852.2. On April 10, 2017, the Planning Board held a study session to discuss proposed amendments to the Alameda Municipal Code (AMC) to bring the zoning ordinance into compliance with the new State laws. The study session staff report is attached as Exhibit 1. Staff has now prepared a draft Ordinance amending the AMC and is requesting the Board's recommendation of the Ordinance to the City Council (Exhibit 2).
ANALYSIS
As described in the attached staff report, the following specific amendments are required to comply with State law. The attached draft ordinance provides the proposed specific text changes to the AMC.
Changes Required to Comply with State Law:
1. Waive the...
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