Title
a. Receive a status report on Board Referral No. 2017.21 regarding the expansion of Accessory Dwelling Units in Monterey County to address the housing shortage; and
b. Provide direction to staff.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive a status report on Board Referral No. 2017.21 regarding the expansion of Accessory
Dwelling Units in Monterey County to address the housing shortage; and
b. Provide direction to staff.
SUMMARY:
Supervisor Alejo submitted a referral regarding the expansion of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) that could help to alleviate the housing shortage occurring in Monterey County. Board Referral No. 2017.21 was assigned to the Monterey County Resource Management Agency (RMA) and Economic Development for consideration and analysis of the feasibility of allowing a second or accessory dwelling unit on residential properties within the unincorporated portion of Monterey County. This report is intended to provide information so the Board can determine if any further action is desired.
Staff understands that ADUs can be an effective way for creating affordable units, generally. However, Monterey County is faced with some issues that were not contemplated in the State legislation. As such, staff is evaluating where ADUs would be appropriate, as contemplated by state legislation. Preliminary analysis indicates that ADUs are most appropriate in urbanized areas with public water and public sewer systems.
RMA is preparing a formal response that will provide a thorough explanation of the reasoning. Staff intends to present an opinion to the Planning Commission that would be vetted through a public process. Meanwhile, Economic Development/Housing staff is performing due diligence to assist in the development of a proposal that would allow and make permissible secondary, or, accessory dwelling units on some existing residential parcels.
DISCUSSION:
The California Legislature updated ADU statu...
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