Council introduces zoning amendment to apply state ADU law while local code is updated

Dec 10, 2025

Salinas staff told the City Council the city's ADU ordinance is out of compliance with state law; the council voted to introduce an ordinance rescinding local ADU section 37-50.25 and applying state ADU law until a compliant local ordinance returns in 2026.

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City planning staff asked the Salinas City Council to introduce a zoning code amendment to rescind Section 37-50.25 of the Salinas Municipal Code and apply state accessory-dwelling-unit (ADU) law while the city completes a comprehensive zoning update.

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