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Planning commission advances ADU zoning amendments to align Daly City code with state law
Summary
Staff told the Planning Commission Daly City generally will rely on evolving state accessory dwelling unit (ADU) law but recommended retaining three narrow local standards (concrete access pathways, garage-door retention with space for trash/recycling, and front entrances perpendicular to the street where feasible); the commission voted to forward the proposed amendments to city council for HCD review and final action.
Planning staff presented proposed amendments to multiple sections of Daly City’s zoning code to bring local rules into alignment with state ADU law. Michael (planning staff) said the city has a long history of “second units” and estimated roughly 2,200 ADUs citywide; staff explained that the state’s evolving ADU statutes preempt conflicting local rules and that the city may rely on state law while retaining certain objective local standards.
Staff identified three targeted…
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