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Do You
Know About the Granny Flat Flap?
San Diego's City Council was forced to
comply with the new legislation passed by the California
Legislature regarding Density Bonus and Second Units.
All the cities in the state had to comply or amend
their rules by July 2003. The concern over the housing
crunch and the affordability factor was a deep enough
problem to bring action. How did San Diego respond? At
a hearing in June 2003, Mayor Murphy said he
would like an outright ban on second units. He felt the
need to protect the single family neighborhood. Other
Council Members had other objections.
In July 2003 new rules were established without much outcry
from the public. I think we citizens were all
"out to lunch" that day. The Council complied with the
state rules but added more restrictive rules.
For more information, find out what happened.
UPDATE: A draft to delete the "double
the lot size" has been gathering dust since Apr. 2007. It has never
been put on the Council's Agenda for approval. Contact
Ben Hueso, Council President and
your Council Member
to light a fire under them!
6 years is too long to wait for a simple
housing solution!
Check out some designs from
the Friends of San Diego Architecture Design Competition. All were
designed
for 5000 square foot lots.
Accessory Dwelling
Units--Inspired Solutions for Our Community
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