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Commission backs streamlined exemptions for removing long‑vacant unauthorized units, with safeguards
Summary
The commission recommended approval of an ordinance that would exempt some homeowners from conditional‑use review when removing unauthorized dwelling units (UDUs) not rented in the last 10 years, subject to owner‑occupancy and regulatory agreements; staff proposed modifications to preserve legalization pathways and avoid losing viable units.
The Planning Commission on Jan. 18 voted 7–0 to recommend a conditional use authorization exemption for certain removals of unauthorized dwelling units (UDUs).
Mike Farah, representing Supervisor Matt Dorsey’s office (presented as Supervisor Melgar’s office in the staff introduction), said the measure responds to constituent concerns and is intended to let single‑family homeowners who occupy their property convert to one home when a UDU has not been rented for at least 10 years. Under the ordinance, an owner would need to reside in the primary…
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