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).
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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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