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Planning Commission recommends ADU ordinance changes to comply with new state law; motion carries
Summary
The commission held a public hearing on ordinance amendment 26‑01 (Ord. 26995) to update ADU/JADU rules to reflect SB 543 and AB 1154, debated fee wording, measurement and setback questions, and voted to adopt a resolution recommending the clause edits to the city council; staff will resubmit a consolidated version to HCD.
The Fillmore Planning Commission opened and closed a public hearing on a zoning ordinance text amendment (26‑01) — codified as Ordinance 26995 in staff materials — to align local accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and junior ADU (JADU) rules with recent state law changes (identified in staff comments as SB 543 and AB 1154).
Planner Brian summarized the updates: multifamily lots may combine a converted ADU and a detached ADU; single‑family lots may host a converted ADU plus a JADU plus a detached ADU; JADUs are limited to 500 square feet and are barred from short‑term rentals under 30 days. Staff reiterated the city's existing practice that ADUs…
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