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Montclair adopts ordinance updating ADU rules, council cites CEQA exemption
Summary
The Montclair City Council adopted Ordinance No. 25-1014, amending Chapter 11.23 of the municipal code on accessory dwelling units; the council recorded a 3-0 adoption and staff read an exemption note under the Public Resources Code.
The Montclair City Council adopted Ordinance No. 25-1014 on second reading to amend Chapter 11.23 of the Montclair Municipal Code governing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior ADUs.
After the public hearing was opened and no members of the public addressed the council, a councilmember moved to adopt the ordinance by number and title only. The motion was seconded and the council took an electronic vote; the action was recorded as adopted with three yes votes.
City staff or the clerk read the ordinance on the record as "Ordinance number 25-1014, an ordinance of the city council of the city of Montclair amending chapter 11.23 of title 11 of the Montclair Municipal Code relating to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units and finding the action to be statutorily exempt from CEQA under Public Resources Code 2,180.17." The council carried the adoption as recorded.
Why it matters: Changes to ADU regulations affect homeowners, property owners and developers by altering allowable dwelling configurations, permitting requirements and local implementation of state ADU law. The council stated the ordinance is statutorily exempt from CEQA as read into the record.
Next steps: The ordinance was adopted on second reading at this meeting; staff will incorporate the ordinance changes into the municipal code and administrative procedures.
