AGENDA ITEM 6.A.
Draft
ADU Legalization
Program
CITY COUNCIL
INTRODUCTION
On June 21, 2023, the City Council reviewed recommendations on the contents of a potential ADU legalization program.
The recommendations included program incentives such as anonymous/confidential pre-consultation, professional guidance on legalization, code enforcement delays, and financial incentives.
The City Council directed staff to move forward with the creation of an ADU legalization program, but that the draft program come back for review
Pathway to Legalized ADU
Completing a self-assessment checklist;
An eligibility conversation;
Initial inspection;
Hiring a professionals for the legalization;
Permit issued;
Final Inspection.
Fee Incentive Recommendations
Should a homeowner agree to on on-site inspection for the ADU, this special inspection cost of $265 would be waived.
For ADUs under 750 square feet - City building permit fees should be waived with the exception of required State and pass-through fees (i.e. school and MSHCP fees).
For ADUs 750 square feet and over - a 50% wavier of Development impact Fees (DIF) can be provided.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the City Council provide feedback on the proposed fee waiver part of the program.
With that input, a resolution will be brought back at the next available meeting to formally authorize implementation of the program.