Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Amendment - 2026
Summary
SCH Number
2026040989
Public Agency
City of Pleasant Hill
Document Title
Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Amendment - 2026
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/21/2026
Document Description
An amendment to the existing Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance (PHMC Section 18.15.050) to comply with recent modifications to state law related to processing Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) applications. Amendments to the ADU Ordinance reflect current state law with regards to coastal development permits, disaster-affected areas, JADU owner-occupancy, ADU/JADU short-term rentals, ADU/JADU size, number of ADU/JADU, impact fees and permitting timeline.
Contact Information
Name
Andrew Shiflet
Agency Name
City of Pleasant Hill
Job Title
Associate Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Pleasant Hill
Counties
Contra Costa
Regions
Northern California
Zip
94523
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended, the lead agency has determined that the proposed activity is exempt from CEQA. The City, as the lead agency, has determined with certainty that the proposed activity will not have a significant effect on the environment, as the proposed amendments are intended to comply with State law and have an ordinance consistent with State mandated provisions. In addition, under California Public Resources Code section 21080. 17, the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) does not apply to the adoption of an ordinance by a city or county implementing the provisions of section 65852.2 of the Government Code, which is California’s ADU law and which also regulates JADUs as defined by section 65852.22. Therefore, the proposed ADU ordinance is statutorily exempt from CEQA in that the proposed ordinance implements the State’s ADU law.
County Clerk
Contra Costa
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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