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Ross council introduces ADU ordinance changes to align with state law, waives first reading
Summary
Council introduced Ordinance 7-27 to amend the Ross Municipal Code on ADUs and JADUs to conform with recent state law changes (height limits, number limits, ministerial review timing and an amnesty for some pre-2018 unpermitted ADUs) and directed staff to return for a second reading after the town attorney resolves a foundation-rule question.
The Ross Town Council voted to waive the first reading and introduce Ordinance 7-27, amending Ross Municipal Code chapter 18.42 to bring local accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and junior ADU (JADU) rules into conformance with recent state statutory changes.
Planning Director Roberta Feliciano summarized the changes recommended by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), including higher…
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