PVE Council’s pursuit of increased density
Council attempted to pass an ordinance allowing all homes to convert space, including garages, into rentable apartments (JADUs). This would allow the number of family dwellings in the City to double. June 12, 2018 **: The City erroneously states this is required by law Dec 11, 2018 ***: When a mass of residents showed up to stop the City, the City finally came clean and told the truth… it was NOT required by CA Law **** Law shows it is not required, despite City attorney’s claims on June 12 and Ms. King’s full support and alignment. —– ** https://pvestates.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1074&meta_id=53459 *** https://pvestates.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1137&meta_id=56918 **** https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201520160AB2406
JADU’s Not Required by law
JADU’s are optional. They do provide credit towards the
the Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA) which is the state-mandated process to identify the total number of housing units (by affordability level) that each jurisdiction must accommodate in its Housing Element.
Important JADU Facts
- JADU’s must include an already existing bedroom.
- The owner of the resident must reside in the primary unit or JADU.
- The size of the JADU must not exceed 500 square feet.
- The JADU cannot be sold independently of the primary unit.
- The JADU shall have a separate exterior access door from the primary unit, with an interior entry door connecting the JADU to the primary unit.