Summary
The Board debated two housing tools: letting ADUs be sold as condos (AB 1033) and a San Diego-style bonus program rewarding deed-restricted affordable ADUs with extra market-rate units. A divided Board chose to wait — monitoring other communities and pending state legislation — rather than commit staff time now. Critics worried about investor-driven projects and $1.3 million price tags on 'starter' units.
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Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
No immediate County cost; developing either program would strain a housing staff down to three planners.
Potentially homeowners, first-time buyers, and local builders if the programs eventually move forward.
Advocates say delays prolong the county's housing and homeownership crisis for younger residents.
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Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting - Aug 25, 2026
The Board debated two housing tools: letting ADUs be sold as condos (AB 1033) and a San Diego-style bonus program rewarding deed-restricted affordable ADUs with extra market-rate units. A divided Board chose to wait — monitoring other communities and pending state legislation — rather than commit staff time now. Critics worried about investor-driven projects and $1.3 million price tags on 'starter' units.
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting - Jun 9, 2026
The county's ADU rules were updated to reflect current state law, heading for final adoption June 30 — making it easier to build backyard units.
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