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Fortuna planning commission recommends Council adopt ADU rule changes to align with state law
Summary
The City of Fortuna Planning Commission voted to adopt a resolution recommending the City Council repeal and replace local accessory dwelling unit regulations so Fortuna's zoning aligns with recent state ADU law; staff said HCD reviews and can require jurisdictions to update noncompliant ADU ordinances.
The City of Fortuna Planning Commission voted to adopt Resolution P2026-3142, recommending that the City Council amend Title 17 of the municipal code to update the city's accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations to comply with changes in state law.
Michelle Nielsen, a contract planner assisting the city, presented the item and described the proposal as a repeal-and-replace of the city's ADU chapter so the local text directly references the relevant sections of the California Government Code. Nielsen said the Department of…
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