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Conduct a noticed Public Hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance approving Zone Text Amendment No. ZT-26-02 amending Chapter 28 of the Solano County Code to update regulations governing accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units for consistency with State law; the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.17 and CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3)
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Published Notice Required? Yes _X_ No ____
Public Hearing Required? Yes _X_ No ____
RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management (Department) recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
1. Read the proposed ordinance by title only and waive further reading by majority vote;
2. Conduct a noticed public hearing and consider Zone Text Amendment No. ZT-26-02; and
3. Adopt the proposed ordinance approving Zone Text Amendment No. ZT-26-02 and amending Chapter 28 of the Solano County Code to update regulations governing accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units for consistency with State law (Attachment A).
SUMMARY:
The proposed ordinance replaces Section 28.72.10(B)(2) of the Solano County Code governing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) in the unincorporated areas of Solano County. The amendments align County regulations with current State law, establish updated ministerial review procedures and development standards, clarify the types and locations of ADUs and JADUs, and implement Housing Element Program E.3.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with preparing and processing this agenda item are nominal and included in the Department's FY2026/27 Working Budget.
DISCUSSION:
On February 6, 2024, the Board of Supervisors adopted the 2023-2031 Housing Element. The proposed amendments implement Housing Element Program E.3 by updating the County's zoning regulations for consistency with current State law governing ADUs and JAD...
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