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Final Passage of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Chapter XXX (Zoning Ordinance) to Modify Regulations Pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Related Rules to Comply with State Law (Second Units). (Community Development 481005)
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CITY OF ALAMEDA ORDINANCE No.________
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AMENDING CHAPTER XXX OF THE ALAMEDA MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONING ORDINANCE) TO MODIFY REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND RELATED RULES.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Alameda:
Findings.
In enacting this Section, the City Council finds as follows:
1. The amendments maintain the integrity of the General Plan. The proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance related to accessory dwelling units are consistent with the City of Alameda's housing goals, policies and programs. The amendments would help Alameda meet its housing needs objectives as specified in the General Plan Housing Element by reducing barriers for new accessory dwellings and encouraging new accessory units through the conversion of accessory buildings where possible. The proposed amendment will also facilitate housing opportunities for households in a range of income groups, and for smaller households including seniors. Furthermore, the proposed amendment will assist with homeownership by enabling rental income to offset the costs of buying a home.
2. The amendments will support the general welfare of the community. Accessory dwelling units provide an important source of affordable housing. By promoting the development of accessory dwellings, Alameda may ease a rental housing deficit, maximize limited land resources and existing infrastructure and assist low and moderate-income homeowners with supplemental income. Accessory dwelling units contribute to the local affordable housing stock and increase the City's property tax base, all of which will enhance the general welfare for the Alameda community. In addition, accessory dwellings off...
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