The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance amendment Wednesday that will allow for the separate sale of accessory dwelling units without more eligibility requirements.
The approval puts county policy in line with a state law, Assembly Bill 1033, that took effect in 2024. The updated ordinance will take effect in 30 days.
In addition, county staff will present options in 120 days “that focus on ways to support first-time homeowners and giving existing tenants in ADUs the first chance at purchasing the unit,” according to the Land Use and Environment Group.
ADU homes are additional housing units built alongside a primary residence on a property. They are also sometimes referred to as “granny flats,” “in-law unit” or other nicknames. The structures have become a popular choice for California residents in the face of rising housing prices over the past decade.
Before voting Wednesday, supervisors heard several options, ranging from aligning with the state law to allowing for only new construction of ADUs. Supervisors stressed the need to free up ADU policy.
“We need housing, and the ADUs make up a large portion of our new construction in San Diego County, unfortunately,” Supervisor Jim Desmond said, adding it was important not to hamper ownership that with more regulations.
“If we’re gonna adopt an ordinance, I want it to be as flexible as possible to give homebuilders room to make their projects work,” he said, adding the policy wasn’t a perfect solution, but a step in the right direction.
Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe said that along with encouraging ownership, it was important to make sure investors don’t buy up ADUs.
“I’m trying to avoid that,” Montgomery Steppe said.
During a public comment period, several people backed merging county policy with the state law.
Martin Arias, taxpayer advocate with the county Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk’s Office, said the policy update was a win-win at its core.
A revamped ordinance not only makes home ownership attainable, but also reduces confusion for builders, and benefits taxpayers and the county, Arias said.
“This is an innovative approach to expanding housing affordability while maintaining property tax clarity and predictability,” he added.
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