Committee amends ADU rules, keeps local priorities and continues item for follow-up

President Peskin proposed a package of targeted amendments to the ordinance clarifying ministerial approval for certain accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The proposed changes would (1) retain a two‑ADU limit in hybrid ADU provisions to steer more ADUs to the local program, (2) make California Register‑eligible properties explicitly eligible in the historic designation language, and (3) add a 60‑day approval timeline for the local program to increase its appeal compared with state programs.

Planning staff and the President's office indicated those amendments would be sent to the Building Inspection Commission for one provision and that conforming referrals might be required for others. The committee voted to amend the ordinance as presented and then voted to continue the item as amended to the call of the chair so related referrals and clarifications can be completed.

No public commenters spoke on this item at the hearing.