C.2. URGENCY ORDINANCE AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO UPDATE REGULATIONS FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW [N. MARICICH, F. CONTRERAS, M. MONTENEGRO, A. STAUBER]: SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting an Urgency Ordinance and will introduce on first reading an Ordinance amending the City's local regulations governing accessory dwelling units ("ADUs") and junior accessory dwelling units ("JADUs") to comply with recent changes to state law. Except as otherwise noted, these new laws take effect on January 1, 2026. The proposed ordinances are statutorily exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") under Public Resources Code Section § 21080.17.

Meeting: Regular City Council Meeting

Meeting Time: December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm PST

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C.2. URGENCY ORDINANCE AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO UPDATE REGULATIONS FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW [N. MARICICH, F. CONTRERAS, M. MONTENEGRO, A. STAUBER]: SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting an Urgency Ordinance and will introduce on first reading an Ordinance amending the City's local regulations governing accessory dwelling units ("ADUs") and junior accessory dwelling units ("JADUs") to comply with recent changes to state law. Except as otherwise noted, these new laws take effect on January 1, 2026. The proposed ordinances are statutorily exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") under Public Resources Code Section § 21080.17.

STAFF REPORT ITEM C.2. - ATTACHMENT A ITEM C.2. - ATTACHMENT B ITEM C.2. - ATTACHMENT C STAFF MEMO - 12.11.25

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