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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:
Chair Alejo submitted a referral regarding the expansion of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to help alleviate the housing shortage occurring in Monterey County. On April 3, 2018, staff from the Monterey County Resource Management Agency (RMA) and Economic Development Department made a presentation to the Board of Supervisors that discussed the impact of recent state legislation and presented a map that indicated where ADU's are currently allowed in the County. The Board of Supervisors directed staff to research how other jurisdictions are attempting to create more housing through ADUs. The Resource Management Agency presented an update of the ADU Ordinance to the Planning Commission on June 27, 2018. The Planning Commission requested that staff look at additional issues regarding ADU's and Tiny Homes. The Ordinance update is scheduled to be considered by the Planning Commission August 29, 2018. This report presents the results of CAO staff's initial research and requests additional direction about how the Board would like to see the County develop a more supportive environment to supply affordable housing.
There are three open Board Referrals that aim to create a more favorable environment for the development of affordable and employee housing. The three referrals are: 1) Board Referral No. 2017.21 which focuses on ADUs; 2) Board Referral No. 2018.03 which requested an update on the County's progress towards meeting its Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) and a short-term housin...
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