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Planning commission to study below-grade exemptions and ADU counting after 5-1 vote
Summary
The Planning Commission voted 5-1 on Sept. 24, 2025 to place a future agenda item to study code section 29.40.072 (below-grade square footage exemptions) and whether uncounted ADUs and basement exemptions contribute to larger homes contrary to housing element goals.
On Sept. 24, 2025 the Town of Los Gatos Planning Commission voted 5 to 1 to add a future agenda item to examine a possible code amendment regarding below-grade square footage (basements) and how uncounted accessory dwelling units (ADUs) affect the towns floor area ratio (FAR) accounting.
Commissioner Bernett said the current practice of excluding certain below-grade areas and not counting ADUs toward FAR can result in larger overall homes, potentially undermining the…
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