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Salinas planning commission recommends rescinding local ADU code to align with state law
Summary
The commission recommended the City Council rescind Salinas Municipal Code section 37-50.25 (ADUs) and modify ADU definitions so local regulations default to state ADU law, following guidance from the state Department of Housing and Community Development; the commission found the amendment CEQA‑exempt and scheduled Council consideration.
The Salinas Planning Commission on Nov. 19 recommended that the City Council adopt Zoning Code Amendment 2025‑001 to rescind section 37‑50.25 of the Salinas Municipal Code (Accessory Dwelling Units), modify ADU definitions and development regulations, and apply applicable state ADU law to processing and construction of ADUs. Senior planner Thomas Veil said the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) notified the city…
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