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Santa Maria council adopts zoning amendments to implement recent state ADU laws
Summary
The City Council adopted an ordinance amending Title 12 (Zoning) to implement multiple recent state laws that expand accessory dwelling unit (ADU) allowances, legalize certain pre-2020 ADUs, and respond to the Starter Home Revitalization Act; council approved the ordinance by roll call and the motion carried.
The Santa Maria City Council on Oct. 21 adopted an ordinance amending Title 12 (Zoning) of the municipal code to align local rules with several recent state laws expanding accessory dwelling unit rules.
City Community Development Director Shen Dow told the council the proposal reflects changes made by six separate bills from the California Legislature and highlighted three principal effects: multifamily projects may now contain up to eight attached ADUs (up from two); cities may not deny permits to legalize unpermitted ADUs or junior ADUs constructed before Jan. 1, 2020, provided they can be brought up to code; and the…
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