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Council introduces ordinances to align Carlsbad ADU rules with new state law; resolution approved unanimously
Summary
Associate Planner Shelly Glennon presented seven proposed amendments to Carlsbad’s ADU rules to align with state legislation effective January 2025; council introduced ordinances, approved a notice of exemption and will submit amendments to state reviewers, voting unanimously.
The Carlsbad City Council voted unanimously to introduce two ordinances and adopt a resolution to align the city’s accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations with new state law, following a staff presentation that outlined seven targeted code updates.
Associate Planner Shelly Glennon presented the 2025 ADU Amendment Project, saying the revisions were drafted in coordination with the state Department of Housing and Community Development to ensure consistency with state ADU legislation effective January 2025. She described several proposed changes including clarifying that attached ADUs must include new square footage, conversion ADUs must be contained within the dwelling or accessory…
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