File #: 20-281    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Zoning Item Status: Public Hearing
File created: 2/26/2020 In control: Planning and Building
On agenda: 3/19/2020 Final action:
Title: Public Workshop on the Draft Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Project Description: Secondary Dwelling Units are now considered Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The State preempted local control of permitting ADUs with changes to state law in 2017 which nullified Humboldt County's second unit ordinance. Further changes to state law in 2019 further relaxed the standards for development of ADUs. The proposed ordinance attempts to clarify the County's standards consistent with state law. This workshop is intended to introduce the Planning Commission to the proposed new ordinance and provide an opportunity for the public to address the Planning Commission on the new ordinance.
Attachments: 1. PC workshop.pdf, 2. PC Supplemental 1_ADU Ord workshop 3.19.20.pdf

Title

Public Workshop on the Draft Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance 

Project Description: Secondary Dwelling Units are now considered Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).  The State preempted local control of permitting ADUs with changes to state law in 2017 which nullified Humboldt County’s second unit ordinance.  Further changes to state law in 2019 further relaxed the standards for development of ADUs.  The proposed ordinance attempts to clarify the County’s standards consistent with state law.  This workshop is intended to introduce the Planning Commission to the proposed new ordinance and provide an opportunity for the public to address the Planning Commission on the new ordinance.

Recommendation

1) Receive a staff presentation on the ADU ordinance,

2) Ask questions of staff as necessary,

3) Accept public comments on the ADU ordinance,

4) Give Direction to Staff as appropriate