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Board backs measure allowing accessory dwelling units with seismic retrofits; members discuss short‑term rental limits
Summary
The Board unanimously passed on first reading an ordinance allowing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to be added to buildings undergoing seismic retrofit, aiming to create modest, affordable units and incentivize safety upgrades.
The Board of Supervisors unanimously passed on first reading March 10 an ordinance to amend the Planning Code permitting exceptions to dwelling‑unit density and other requirements when adding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to existing buildings undergoing mandatory or voluntary seismic retrofit.
Supervisor Scott Wiener, the legislation’s author, told the board the change will incentivize the creation of modest, typically…
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