PREPARED BY: GRIFFEN DEMPSEY DATE OF MEETING: 7/28/2026
SUBJECT:
TITLE
AMENDMENT TO THE SAN PABLO ZONING CODE, CHAPTER 17.60, SPECIAL RESIDENTIAL USES, SECTION 17.60.070, ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, TO UPDATE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS IN ORDER TO REFLECT CURRENT STATE LAW AND PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUS).
CEQA: This amendment to the ADU regulations in the Zoning Ordinance is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17, which exempts the adoption of accessory dwelling unit ordinances.
Recommendation
Conduct public hearing; adopt Resolution
BODY
REQUESTED ACTION
Approve Resolution recommending City Council approval of PLAN2604-0003, amendment to the San Pablo Zoning Code Section 17.60.070, Accessory Dwelling Units, to conform to State ADU law and further promote the development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). This is a recommendation by the Planning Commission to the City Council for approval of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance provisions in the Municipal Code related to the regulations and development standards for ADUs and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs).
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
A Public Hearing Notice was published in the West County Times (West Contra Costa edition of the East Bay Times) newspaper on Wednesday, July 8th, 2026.
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
This amendment to the ADU regulations in the Zoning Ordinance is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17, which exempts the adoption of accessory dwelling unit ordinances.
BACKGROUND
On April 28, 2026, City staff brought forth a proposed amendment to the City's ADU ordinance. The purpose of the amendment was to comply with recent state laws that have modified ADU requirements, including AB 462, AB 1154, SB 9, and SB 543. In addition to proposed changes ...
Click here for full text