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DBI outlines implementation support as Board of Supervisors advances in‑law unit legalization and short‑term rental rules
Summary
DBI staff told the Building Inspection Commission the department is preparing screening tools and an information sheet to fast‑track legalization of additional in‑law units and is coordinating with planning and other agencies on enforcement issues raised by short‑term rental complaints; a vacant‑storefronts ordinance will emphasize outreach before enforcement.
Acting on a request from the Board of Supervisors, DBI staff told the Building Inspection Commission on April 16 that the department is preparing a screening form and information sheet to help owners voluntarily legalize additional in‑law units introduced by recently passed legislation.
"Owners interested in doing such a conversion or legalization will hire an architect or an engineer … they'll give the owner a reality check on what this might entail," Bill Strachan, Legislative and Public Affairs, said, describing DBI's…
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