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BACKGROUND ADUs & JADUs SB 1069 and AB 2299 modify a jurisdiction's ability to regulate ADUs and AB 2406 allows jurisdictions the option to adopt JADU standards. By adopting revised ADU and new JADU regulations for Pleasanton, the City is taking the opportunity to impose and/or offer flexibility to certain development review criteria. Specifically, parking, height, setbacks, floor area ratio (FAR), landscape, architectural review, and the maximum size of a unit are all permitted to be regulated by a local jurisdiction. A detailed summary of the State's regulations for ADUs and JADUs are outlined in more detail on pages 2 through 5 of the Planning Commission staff report (Attachment 2). ADUs, also known as granny flats, in-law units, and second dwelling units, are often cited as a beneficial form of housing provided they are constructed legally and meet applicable standards. ADUs provide: on-site independent living space for family members or aging relatives; a convenient place of residence for care givers; and a way for less-abled and/or aging homeowners to stay in their neighborhoods and homes. Other benefits include providing a source of affordable housing, while maintaining the character of single-family neighborhoods, and providing a source of rental income to offset the cost of buying or owning a home. An ADU may be completely within an existing single-family home, but doesn't have to be; a JADU must be completely within the walls of an existing single-family dwelling and have an entrance into the unit from inside the main dwelling and an entrance to the outside from the JADU. ADUs and JADUs are considered incidental to the primary dwelling and cannot be subdivided or sold separately. California Government Code Section 65852.2 (included in Attachment 2 as Exhibit B) provides for the development of ADUs and JADUs and establishes standards that local agencies can use in evaluating proposed accessory dwelling units. The proposed PMC amendment is now before the Council for review and final action. PROJECT DESCRIPTION For the Council's consideration, staff has incorporated the State's ADU and JADU regulations within the current "Second Unit" Chapter of the PMC (18.106) as shown in Attachment 1, Exhibit A. Exhibit A also addresses additional PMC changes for the replacement of the term "second unit"with "accessory dwelling unit" and/or"junior accessory dwelling unit." The January 25, 2017 Planning Commission staff report (Attachment 2) and February 17, 2017 Planning Commission memorandum (Attachment 4) provide additional information and a detailed description of topics associated with the proposed amendments, including General Plan consistency, Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), and Growth Management. One key element of the mandated changes involves the reduction of parking requirements for ADUs in close proximity to public transit, as described below. Page 2 of 7