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Planning Commission - 8/10/26
Episode 262
Monday, 17 August, 2026
The Planning Commission held a workshop on a major housing streamlining package and moved to align the county's ADU rules with state mandates. Housing and Infill Workshop: Staff presented proposed amendments to the zoning code aimed at meeting the state-mandated target of 2,700 housing units per year. Multifamily and Neighborhood Scale: The plan proposes allowing triplexes and fourplexes by right in the RT-7 zone to encourage "missing middle" housing. The Parking Debate: A proposal to reduce minimum parking requirements to one space per unit sparked debate. Commissioners expressed concern that current suburban developments already suffer from excessive street parking, while housing advocates argued that high parking requirements are an "inefficient use of land". CPAC Appeal Fees: A controversial proposal to charge Community Planning Advisory Councils (CPACs) a $4,000 fee to appeal residential projects was met with resistance. Commissioners argued this could create a financial barrier to community engagement, though developers argued it would hold CPACs accountable for "unreasonable" appeals. Commercial Corridors: An overlay was proposed for eight corridors (including Florin Road West and Stockton Boulevard) to prohibit auto-centric uses like RV storage and car washes in favor of walkable, mixed-use residential developments. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance Repeal: The Commission recommended the Board of Supervisors repeal the county’s local ADU ordinance. Because state laws regarding ADUs change annually, the county has struggled to keep its local code compliant. By repealing the ordinance, the county will now defer directly to state law provisions, utilizing a "Zoning Code User Guide" for administrative updates. Agricultural Accessory Dwellings (AARDs): To protect residents in agricultural and recreational zones where state ADU law may not apply, the county proposed a local allowance for up to two detached "AARDs" per lot. Upcoming Agenda: The Director reported that the August 24 meeting will include a controversial appeal regarding a proposed "kill floor" slaughterhouse project in Rio Linda.
