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Belvedere Council Approves First Reading of ADU Zoning Amendments; Adds Deed-Restriction Option
Summary
The council approved the first reading of an ordinance amending Belvedere Municipal Code chapter 19.79 to add provisions that allow additional accessory dwelling unit (ADU) square footage when units are deed-restricted for low-income rental, and directed staff to bring further Housing Element-related changes to a future hearing.
Belvedere City Council on Jan. 16 approved the first reading of a zoning ordinance amending chapter 19.79 of the Belvedere Municipal Code, which governs accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior ADUs.
Planning staff said the amendments are tied to the city's ongoing Housing Element work with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). One change before the council would allow increased ADU square footage when a homeowner records a restriction…
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