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Atherton council introduces first‑reading of ADU ordinance changes to align with recent state laws
Summary
Town planner Britney Bendix urged the council to adopt language updating Chapter 17.52 (ADUs) to reflect multiple 2024–25 state laws, clarifying preapproved plans, multifamily unit counts, entrance and setback rules, and review timing; council introduced the ordinance by motion and approved the first reading.
The Atherton Town Council introduced (first reading) amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 17.52 on Nov. 19, a set of revisions staff said are needed to align the town’s accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules with multiple state laws enacted in 2024–25.
Town planner Britney Bendix told the council the package consolidates changes required by several bills and provides local clarifications on development‑review processes. She described six laws staff considered, including a reorganization of government‑code references and bills that address preapproved ADU plans, the allowable…
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