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Calimesa planning commission recommends City Council review ADU zoning update (Ordinance 4 19)

Calimesa City Planning Commission · January 13, 2026
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Summary

The Planning Commission recommended that City Council consider Ordinance 4 19, which updates the zoning code to align accessory dwelling unit (ADU), density-bonus and residential care facility rules with state law; the City Attorney will review a legal letter from the California Housing Defense Fund before council consideration.

The Calimesa Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City Council consider adoption of Ordinance 4 19, a zoning update that aligns the city's ADU, density-bonus and certain residential provisions with state law.

Kelly (staff) told the commission the city received one piece of public comment from the California Housing Defense Fund raising legal objections specific to the ADU provisions. "We did receive 1 item of public comment on tonight's public hearing. It was received from the California Housing Defense Fund, and they have a number of concerns regarding the ordinance's compliance with various provisions of state law, specifically as it relates to ADUs," Kelly said. The City Attorney will compare those objections to the proposed ordinance and suggest any necessary revisions prior to the council hearing.

Catherine, the City Attorney,…

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