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Santa Clarita Finalizes ADU Updates, Approves Future Council Pay Increase

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After weeks of debate over wildfire risks and state housing mandates, the Santa Clarita City Council took final action Tuesday – approving updates to its accessory dwelling unit ordinance and a future pay increase for councilmembers. Both items passed during their required second readings, formally adopting changes first introduced earlier this month. ADU Ordinance Adopted Amid Ongoing Safety Concerns The ...

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Santa Clarita Council Advances ADU Ordinance Updates Despite Fire Safety, Environmental Concerns

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The Santa Clarita City Council voted Tuesday to advance updates to the city’s accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinance, despite concerns over wildfire safety, environmental protections and the loss of local control raised during a lengthy discussion. In a split vote, Councilmember Marsha McLean opposed the item, while the remaining councilmembers voted in favor, with Councilmember Jason Gibbs absent, moving the ...

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Santa Clarita Planning Commission Weighs ADU Changes As State Laws Limit Local Control

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Changes to California housing laws are reshaping how Santa Clarita grows and limiting how much say the city has in the process. The Santa Clarita Planning Commission reviewed a series of updates to the city’s housing regulations Tuesday, including significant changes to accessory dwelling units, commonly known as ADUs, as the city works to comply with evolving state housing laws. ...

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Santa Clarita Planning Commission To Discuss Changes To Accessory Dwelling Units

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The Santa Clarita Planning Commission is set to discuss proposed amendments to the city’s Unified Development Code (UDC) concerning the construction of second units on residential properties, at their regular meeting on Monday. The proposed changes to the code were prompted by the impending implementation of legislation previously passed by the state and scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, 2021 ...

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