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Board advances ADU ordinance but supervisors warn state preemption limits rent-control protections for single‑family ADUs
Summary
The Board passed an amendment to the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinance allowing ADUs to be approved during new-construction permits, but Supervisor Aaron Peskin said recent changes in state law preempt local rent-control authority for ADUs in single-family homes.
The board approved an ordinance on first reading to amend the planning code to authorize accessory dwelling units (ADUs) during new construction, clarify ministerial approval procedures, and create an expedited appeals process for certain single-family ADUs. The measure passed first reading as amended.
Supervisor Ahsha Safa‑Yi (chair of the committee that brought the item) called the legislation a "strong step forward in ensuring we get more housing, more density," saying it mirrors state law and aligns…
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