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Calistoga council adopts ADU zoning amendment clarifying water and sewer hookups
Summary
The Calistoga City Council adopted zoning ordinance 2023‑2 to clarify which accessory dwelling units (ADUs) must meet water and sewer lateral requirements and to align chapter 17.37 with city code chapter 13 and state law; staff will return with clarified plumbing‑code language on second reading.
The Calistoga City Council on June 11 adopted zoning ordinance number 2023‑2, amending municipal code chapter 17.37 to clarify when accessory dwelling units (ADUs) must have separate or enlarged city‑owned water meters and when sewer laterals must be upsized or separated.
Planning and Building Director Greg Desmond told the council the amendment was intended to resolve inconsistencies the city introduced in 2020 and to address health and safety by ensuring adequate…
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