Urgency Ordinance Pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
Summary
SCH Number
2019120314
Public Agency
City of Glendale
Document Title
Urgency Ordinance Pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/12/2019
Document Description
On October 9, 2019, in addition to other legislation impacting accessory dwelling units, the Governor signed Assembly Bill No. 881 {"AB 881 ") and Assembly Bill No. 68 ("AB 68") amending State law pertaining to accessory dwelling units ("ADUs") and junior accessory dwelling units ("JADU"). These bills require the City to amend its standards and processes for the review and approval of ADUs/JADUs. The project is adoption of an urgency ordinance amending the Glendale Municipal Code Pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units consistent with the requirements of AB881 and AB68.
Contact Information
Name
Erik Krause
Agency Name
City of Glendale
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
City of Glendale
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Glendale
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
21080.17
Reasons for Exemption
Pursuant to Section 21080.17 of the California Public Resources Code, the adoption of the ordinance is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Under PRC Section 21080.17, CEQA does not apply to the adoption of an ordinance by a city or county to implement the provisions of Section 65852.2 of the Government Code (the state ADU law). The ordinance implements Government Code Section 65852.2 within the City of Glendale in a manner that is consistent with the requirements of state law. As such, the adoption of the ordinance is exempt from CEQA.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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