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Residents urge council to address rise in ADUs, cite parking and non‑local ownership concerns
Summary
During public comment at the March 4 meeting, residents raised concerns about a sharp increase in accessory dwelling units, citing parking shortages and non‑local property owners; the council directed its assistant city attorney to research ADU laws in nearby cities.
Mendota — Two residents used the public‑comment period at the March 4 Mendota City Council meeting to press the council on rising numbers of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and related parking pressures.
Douglas Benitez told the council he was concerned about a “significant increase in ADUs,” saying the growth strains available parking, and accused non‑local property owners of building ADUs without regard for the community. Jose Garcia expressed similar worries and thanked the Mendota Police Department for its service.
Council members discussed whether the city can limit ADU construction or restrict property purchases by non‑local owners. The council directed Assistant City Attorney Castro to research ADU rules in the nearby cities of Kerman and Firebaugh and report back; no ordinance changes or restrictions were proposed or adopted at the meeting.
The public comment prompted a council staff follow‑up rather than immediate policy action. The city did not provide a timeline for Castro’s research during the session.
