To: Board of Supervisors
From: Planning and Building Department
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Building Code Amendment Implementing the Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the attached Ordinance No. ____ (Attachment 1) amending Title III, Division 3, Chapter 1.5 of Humboldt County Code pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Funding for this amendment is through a Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) grant program awarded in 2020, and through the Long Range Planning unit, 1100-282.
DISCUSSION:
On July 13, 2021, the Board of Supervisors introduced the above-referenced ordinance for adoption, with a directive to the Clerk of the Board to publish a pre-adoption summary of the ordinance and set the ordinance for adoption at least one week away. This action completes adoption of the ordinance and will result in publication of a post-adoption summary.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is negligible financial impact as a result of this change to the building code.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports your Board’s Strategic Framework by protecting vulnerable populations; creating opportunities for improved safety and health; and facilitating public/private partnerships to solve problems.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
California Department of Housing and Community Development
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board could choose not to adopt the ordinance. This is not recommended because under current Alternative Owner-Builder regulations, residents must wait two years between permitting of a primary residence and accessory dwelling unit.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance No. _____ amending the Alternative Owner-Builder Regulations, Title III, Division 3, Chapter 1.5 of Humboldt County Code, relating to Accessory Dwelling Units.
2. Post-Approval Ordinance Summary.
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: --
Meeting of: August 10, 2021
File No.: 21-884 (July 13, 2021)