Summary
The county must update its ADU rules to match state law, and supervisors pushed back on a proposed 50% size cap for detached ADUs. The ordinance heads back to the Planning Commission for another round before it comes back for adoption.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Homeowners who want to build larger backyard units for family or renters.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting: Budget Hearings, Day 2 - Jun 9, 2026
A public hearing was scheduled on Zone Amendment 25-0003, which would update the county's rules for accessory dwelling units — backyard cottages and in-law units that can add housing options.
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting: Budget Hearings, Day 1 - Jun 8, 2026
The county must update its ADU rules to match state law, and supervisors pushed back on a proposed 50% size cap for detached ADUs. The ordinance heads back to the Planning Commission for another round before it comes back for adoption.
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - May 5, 2026
A long-awaited rewrite of the county's ADU rules — affecting what second homes and in-law units residents can build — was pulled from the agenda and will come back later.
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