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Santa Ana introduces ADU zoning changes to comply with state law
Summary
Council introduced for first reading an ordinance amending the zoning code to align accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules with state law (Senate Bill 1211) and other clarifying edits; no public speakers commented and the measure was introduced 7-0.
The Santa Ana City Council introduced for first reading an ordinance amending Santa Ana Municipal Code Chapter 41, Article 2 (use districts) to bring accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations into compliance with state law changes enacted in Senate Bill 1211 and to make minor clarifying edits.
Staff presented the item in the agenda packet; council members indicated no need for an oral staff presentation. The public hearing was opened and closed with no speakers and no e-comments submitted specific to the item. Council Member Hernandez moved to introduce the ordinance for first reading; Mayor Valerie Amezquah seconded. The motion passed 7-0.
Council members noted the change updates local rules to comply with current state law and flagged an upcoming local ADU program rollout (housing finance trust / CalOptima partnership) that staff will publicize to constituents.
The ordinance was introduced for first reading; the council determined the action is not subject to CEQA review pursuant to the cited guideline in the staff report.
