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San Francisco committee advances ADU ministerial approval amendments, continues ordinance to March 20
Summary
The Land Use and Transportation Committee advanced amendments to align local accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules with state law—clarifying two state ADU categories, junior ADU rules, 60‑day review, impact‑fee waivers under 750 sq ft and revised noticing requirements—and voted to adopt amendments and continue the ordinance to March 20.
The Land Use and Transportation Committee on March 13 heard a Planning Department presentation and voted to adopt amendments to an ordinance clarifying the ministerial approval process for certain accessory dwelling units (ADUs), then continued final consideration to a March 20 hearing.
Planning Department staffer Veronica Flores told the committee the ordinance updates local code to match recent state ADU changes, describing two state‑mandated ADU categories—a straight state program and a hybrid program—and a new junior ADU type. Flores summarized key changes: the city will act on state‑mandated ADU applications within 60 days of a complete application; junior ADUs may be up to 500 square feet and require owner occupancy of either the junior ADU or the primary unit; detached rear‑yard ADUs may be…
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