City Council

6.2 Consideration of an Ordinance No. 954 Amending Title 9\n(Zoning and Planning Regulations) to Regulate Accessory\nDwelling Units- Zoning Code Amendments No. 2024-075\nRECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City\nCouncil waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 954, by title\nonly, amending Section 9.20.036 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of\nChapter 9.20 (Special Uses and Applicable Standards) of Title 9\n(Zoning and Planning) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code (“BGMC”)\nregulating accessory dwelling units.\nCONCLUSION: The adoption of Ordinance No. 954 is critical to\ncomply with recently adopted state law promoting the construction\nof ADUs in areas zoned for residential and mixed-uses. ADUs play a\ncrucial role in addressing the state’s housing crisis by providing\nflexible housing options within existing residential areas. Following\nstate guidelines is necessary to ensure that local ADU regulations\nalign with state goals to promote housing development, streamline\nthe approval process, and support more housing options. Complying\nwith state law and guidelines and policies focused at reducing\nbarriers to housing development helps maintain consistency and\nfacilitates construction of units in areas where they are needed.\nIt is recommended that the City Council waive full reading and\nintroduce Ordinance No. 954, by title only, approving Ordinance No.\n954 amending Title 9 (Zoning and Planning Regulations) BGMC.\nFISCAL IMPACT: None\nATTACHMENTS:\nExhibit 1 - Ordinance No. 954\nExhibit 2 - March 19, 2025, Planning Commission Agenda Report\nExhibit 3 - Resolution #PC 2025-06\nExhibit 4 - Public Hearing Notice