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Council votes to update ADU rules to comply with state law; debate over rural wildfire risk
Summary
Nevada City moved to update its accessory dwelling unit ordinance to match recent state changes, adopting an 18‑foot ADU height recommendation and new parking exceptions. Council unanimously approved a CEQA exemption (Section 15061(b)(3)) and introduced the ordinance for adoption after members debated rural wildfire risks.
The Nevada City Council on April 8 voted unanimously to find the city’s proposed accessory dwelling unit (ADU) zoning amendment exempt from environmental review under CEQA Section 15061(b)(3) and to introduce and waive first reading of a revised ADU ordinance to conform to state law changes.
City Planner Jessica Hankins told the council the state has changed ADU requirements and the city must update its ordinance. "They have sent us a letter saying that we are out of compliance with our current ordinance,"…
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