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Accept the FY2018/19 Public Facilities Fee Annual Disclosure; and Accept an update on recent statutory changes regarding Accessory Dwelling Unit impact fees
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The County Administrator's Office recommends that the Board of Supervisors accept the Annual Disclosure and Review of the Public Facilities Fee as required by Government Code section 66006(b); and Accept an update on recent statutory changes regarding Accessory Dwelling Unit impact fees.
SUMMARY:
The Annual Disclosure and Review of Public Facility Fee (Annual Disclosure) is required by section 66006(b) of the Government Code. This Annual Disclosure is prepared in compliance with the requirements of the code as a coordinated effort with the General Services' Department, the Auditor-Controller's Office and County Counsel.
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) have received considerable attention in the past several months driven by the effort to address housing shortages across the State. Recent legislation signed into law by the Governor has resulted in several changes to ADU building standards and more specifically impact fees. These recent changes have a swift implementation timeline, and jurisdictions are rushing to address all necessary updates in the various newly adopted code sections. Effective January 1, 2020 impact fees for ADU's less than 750 square feet must be waived under Government Code section 65852.2. Further any impact fees charged for an ADU of 750 square feet or more shall be charged proportionally in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit. Based on recent Board action, Public Facilities Fee (PFF) rates for ADU's in Solano County are currently set at approximately 49% of the single-family residential fee. This change as approved by the State Legislature will result in potential reductions to PFF rates for ADU's.
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