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Gilroy council introduces updated ADU ordinance to comply with new state laws
Summary
Council held the first reading and introduction of an updated accessory dwelling unit ordinance so the city code complies with recently enacted state laws that streamline ADU permitting and expand ADU allowances; the council unanimously approved the statutory CEQA exemption, title reading and introduction.
Planning staff presented updates to Gilroy’s zoning code to conform local rules to recent state ADU legislation, including SB 477, AB 2533, SB 1211 and SB 1077. The changes align local regulations to state mandates on unit size, approvals and permitting pathways for accessory dwelling units and junior ADUs.
Michael Fasadi, planning manager, explained that state law now prevents local governments from imposing many…
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