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File #: 25-820    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Initiated by Board Member
File created: 6/17/2025 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 6/24/2025 Final action:
Title: Letter of Opposition to California Assembly Bill 462 (Lowenthal) Regarding Exemption of Accessory Dwelling Units from Coastal Development Permit Requirements Unless Amended to Address Safety, and Environmental and Agricultural Protection Concerns
Sponsors: Mike Wilson
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Letter of Opposition - AB 462 ltr V 3, 3. AB 462, 4. Executed - Letter of Opposition - AB 462
To: Board of Supervisors

From: Supervisor Mike Wilson

Agenda Section: Initiated by Board Member

Vote Requirement: Majority

SUBJECT:title
Letter of Opposition to California Assembly Bill 462 (Lowenthal) Regarding Exemption of Accessory Dwelling Units from Coastal Development Permit Requirements Unless Amended to Address Safety, and Environmental and Agricultural Protection Concerns end

RECOMMENDATION(S):Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt a position of opposition to California Assembly Bill 462 (Lowenthal) regarding exemption of accessory dwelling units from coastal development permit requirements unless amended to address safety and environmental and agricultural protection concerns; and
2. Authorize the Chair of the Board to sign the attached letter of opposition to California Assembly Bill 462 (Lowenthal) unless amended to address certain safety and environmental and agricultural protection concerns; and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to send the attached letter of opposition to California Assembly Bill 462 (Lowenthal) to the Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee; and
4. Direct staff to coordinate with the California Association of Counties and Rural County Representatives of California in advocating for the recommended amendments to California Assembly Bill 462 (Lowenthal); and
5. Authorize the County Administrative Officer to support California Assembly Bill 462 (Lowenthal), on behalf of the Board, if amended to address safety and environmental and agricultural protection concerns; and
6. Authorize staff to continue advocacy on this issue and submitting letters of support throughout the life of California Assembly Bill 462 (Lowenthal).

Body
STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommended actions support the following areas of the Board of Supervisors' Strategic Plan:

Area of Focus: Sustainable Natural Resources & Infrastructure Stewardship
Strategic Plan Category: 5001 - Enhance climate adaptation landscapes and communiti...

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