Port Hueneme--The City Council, Monday, December 19, introduced and amended section 10802 of Chapter 6 of Article 10 in the Port Hueneme Municipal Code for Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development standards.
ADUs are otherwise known as Granny Flats, Casitas, and Second Dwelling Units, which can be detached, attached, or within a second residence as a Junior ADU.
“The State Government Code has established certain development standards to use,” Community Development Director
Tony Stewart said. “When we went through this about two years ago to establish the current ADU Ordinance, we discussed that State Law has basically preempted most local law when it comes to the construction of ADUs with regards to parking setbacks, density, building, and building heights.”
He said they constantly change regulations, and the Council must address the new regulations in the ordinance.
“It’s important for us to have our own ADU regulations because it at least allows us locally to provide a maximum ADU size,” he said. “It also allows us in the City of Port Hueneme to require an Affordable Housing Agreement with ADUs.
Stewart said there are exceptions for caregivers or family members.
“State law does continue to whittle away at our local zoning authority,”…
