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Monrovia council unanimously updates municipal code on dwelling units to align with state law
Summary
The City Council voted unanimously to amend municipal code language governing additional dwelling units (ADUs) to bring local standards and permitting into compliance with state requirements.
The Monrovia City Council on Feb. 4 approved an amendment to the municipal code updating standards and permitting for dwelling units on single properties, including accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
Council members said the change is intended to bring the city’s rules into compliance with state law. The ordinance, identified in the meeting as “2025-01,” clarifies how many dwelling units may be allowed on a single property and establishes the permitting process for those units.
There were no public speakers during the hearing. Council member John Jimenez moved the measure and Council member Michael Spicer seconded; the council voted in favor with all members present supporting the amendment. The council packet and meeting video contain the detailed ordinance language and the staff report explaining the compliance adjustments.
The code change was summarized at the public-hearing portion of the Feb. 4 meeting; residents and others seeking details were directed to the meeting materials for the full text and implementation timeline.
Monrovia staff indicated the amendment was primarily technical and focused on aligning local standards with state statutory requirements rather than creating new policy beyond those state mandates.
The council adjourned the meeting at 9:42 p.m.; implementation steps and next administrative actions were not discussed in detail on the record during the hearing.
