Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program

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The City Council approved the ADU ordinance on January 23rd. The ordinance became effective on February 22nd. Staff is preparing resources and procedures. Updates will be posted here as they become available (for example, the floor plan templates). Please join our email list to be notified of new information.

How to apply for your ADU/JADU

Coastal Development Permit Application (CDP)

Building Permit Application

Previous Meetings

The staff reports and meetings can be viewed on the City’s Agenda and Meeting webpage under the “Archived Videos” section.

  • City Council Meeting – January 23, 2023: The City Council reviewed and approved the ADU ordinance. (1) Staff Report and Draft Ordinance
  • Coastal Commission – December 15, 2022: The Action Letter is included as Attachment A in the City Council Staff Report (page 6).
  • City Council Meeting – September 26, 2022: The City Council considered the draft ordinance. (1) Staff Report and Draft Ordinance, 9-26-2022 City Council Meeting
  • Planning Commission Meeting – August 1, 2022: The Planning Commission reviewed the draft ADU ordinance. (1)  Staff Report and Attachments (2) Draft Ordinance for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
  • City Council Meeting – October 25, 2021: The City provided a status report to the City Council, including Planning Commission recommendations, on the City’s Proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Program. The City Council provided direction to staff regarding program components, as they determine appropriate.
  • Planning Commission Meeting – October 4, 2021: The City provided a status report to the Planning Commission on the City’s Proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program.  The Commission’s recommendations will be presented to the City Council at their October 25, 2021 meeting.