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Commission continues ADU ordinance amendments after public concerns over tenant protections and demolition loopholes
Summary
Proposed changes to the accessory-dwelling‑unit (ADU) program (allowing some ADUs in new construction, fill-ins, dormers for garage conversions, street-tree fee options and legalization changes) drew extensive public comment about tenant protections and potential demolition/upzoning loopholes. The commission continued the item to June 21 and asked city attorneys and staff for additional analysis on Housing Accountability Act implications and tenant-safety procedures.
The Planning Commission on June 7 continued action on a set of accessory dwelling unit (ADU) code amendments sponsored by Supervisor Katie Tang after hearing detailed staff presentations and a long public comment period from tenant advocates, neighborhood groups and developers.
The proposed ordinance would: allow one ADU in certain new-construction buildings of three units or fewer (with a recommended 1,200-square-foot cap for such ADUs), permit specific fill-ins within the buildable envelope, allow dormers for garage-to-ADU conversions and add flexibility on street-tree…
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