May 10, 2022
Presented by:
Mark Barnard, Management Analyst I
City Council
Item 5.3
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUs)
ADUS OVERVIEW
Accessory Dwelling Units Benefits:
• Excellent way to increase production of housing units and housing density.
• Creates a more affordable housing option in areas zoned residential.
• Provides extra income to homeowners.
Impediments to ADU Production:
• Burdensome Permitting Process.
• Expense (Can be up to $130,000+).
CHULA VISTA ADU OBJECTIVES
2021-2029 Housing Element ADU Goals
• Increased ADU production.
• Permit Ready ADUs.
• Garage conversions .
• Amnesty for under permitted ADUs.
• ADUs for special needs groups
(seniors, low-income, persons w/disabilities, etc.).
SANDAG HAP GRANT
San Diego Association of Governments
Housing Acceleration Program (HAP)
Grant Award: $180,720
HAP Funding Will Provide:
• Pre-approved ADU plans for permit ready design and
construction.
• A property specific planning software.
• A requirement for $200,000 in matching funds from the City.
SANDAG HAP GRANT
NEXT STEPS
CLASS B CLASS C
Next Steps:
1. May 10th City Council approval of
HAP Grant Funds.
2. Summer 2022 website launch.
3. Fall 2022 pre-approved plan and
software creation.
4. Development of amnesty for
under-permitted ADUs &
processes for garage conversion.
Questions and Discussion
Chula Vista ADU Program