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Paso Robles reports surge in permits and new preapproved ADU plans to speed housing
Summary
Community Development reported 1,600 permits issued in 2024 (5% increase), 310 housing units permitted (35% increase) and nearly 7,000 inspections. The city is adopting preapproved accessory-dwelling-unit (ADU) plans to streamline permitting.
City planning staff told the council on Feb. 4 that building activity rose in 2024 and the city is moving to simplify accessory dwelling unit (ADU) approvals with preapproved stock plans.
"In 2024, we issued a total of 1,600 permits... That was a 5% increase over the year before," Community Development Director Warren Frates reported. He said permit inspections increased about 29% (almost 7,000 inspections) and the city permitted 310 housing units in 2024, a 35% increase. Frates said several major projects are driving the activity, including the Olson South Chandler specific plan,…
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