Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Planning commission recommends city council update ADU rules to match recent state law changes
Summary
The commission voted to recommend approval of zoning text amendments to Title 12 to align local accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations with recent state legislation and renumbering of Government Code sections.
The Santa Maria Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt zoning text amendments to Title 12, Chapter 12.56 to bring local rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior ADUs into alignment with recent state legislation.
Dana Eady, planning division manager, said the amendments reflect three 2025 state laws and earlier 2024 renumbering in the Government Code. Key changes include a provision allowing detached ADUs on a lot with an existing multifamily dwelling up to the number of existing units on the property…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
