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Planning Commission recommends ADU ordinance changes to align with new state law
Summary
The commission recommended a zoning code amendment to align Lake Forest's accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules with AB 2533 and SB 1211, clarifying legalization of certain unpermitted units and parking requirements for ADU conversions.
The Lake Forest City Planning Commission on Jan. 9, 2025, recommended that the City Council adopt a zoning-code amendment updating local rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior ADUs to conform with recent state legislation.
Staff member Amy Stoneich presented the non-urgency ordinance and noted the City Council already adopted an urgency ordinance aligning the city's regulations with the state changes effective Jan. 1, 2025, while the non-urgency ordinance proceeds through the public hearing process. Stoneich identified the state bills by name and said they provide updates to ADU regulations: AB 2533 and SB 1211. She explained one of the new provisions…
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