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Resolution making findings and recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to update regulations pertaining to accessory dwelling units to comply with California state law.
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WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco ("City") regulates the development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU) through definitions and zoning regulations under South San Francisco Municipal Code Title 20, including specifically Chapter 20.350, Section 20.350.003; and
WHEREAS, the Title 20 ADU and JADU regulations aim to conform with California state law standards for regulating such units and its intent to reduce governmental barriers and to increase the supply of smaller and affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, new state legislation related to ADUs and JADUs was enacted in 2025, including Assembly Bill (AB) 462, AB 1154, Senate Bill (SB) 9, and SB 543, which build upon prior changes to state law and further reduce barriers to the development of ADUs and JADUs and streamline the creation of ADUs and JADUs as a housing opportunity, and which necessitate additional changes to the City's ADU and JADU regulations; and
WHEREAS, state laws related to the review and approval of ADUs apply whether or not a local agency has adopted a local ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to continue enforce its existing ADU and JADU regulations and therefore it is the intent of the City to adopt amendments to the existing ADU and JADU ordinance that have the effect of providing for the creation of ADUs and JADUs, including provisions relating to matters including unit size, parking, and other requirements that will facilitate creation of ADUs and JADUs in zones in which they are authorized by local ordinance;
WHEREAS, the amendments to the City's Zoning Code do not propose any changes to City policies or regulations that would result in a direct or indirect physical environmental i...
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