Legislation Details

File #: 26-0859    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Approval Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/8/2026 In control: Planning and Building Services
On agenda: 9/15/2026 Final action:
Title: Discussion and Possible Action, Including Acceptance of an Informational Report from Planning and Building Services Regarding California Assembly Bill 2533 (AB-2533), which Establishes a Statewide Amnesty Program to Support the Legalization of Non-Permitted Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Junior ADUs Built or Converted Prior to January 1, 2020 (Sponsor: Planning and Building Services) Vote Requirement: Majority
Attachments: 1. PBS Memo Regarding AB-2533

To:  BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

From:  Planning and Building Services

Meeting Date:  September 15, 2026

 

Department Contact:  

Richard Angley

Phone: 

707-234-6666

Department Contact:  

Gretchen McLaughlin

Phone: 

707-234-2889

 

Item Type:   Regular Agenda

 

Time Allocated for Item: 15 Minutes

 

 

Agenda Title:

title

Discussion and Possible Action, Including Acceptance of an Informational Report from Planning and Building Services Regarding California Assembly Bill 2533 (AB-2533), which Establishes a Statewide Amnesty Program to Support the Legalization of Non-Permitted Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Junior ADUs Built or Converted Prior to January 1, 2020

(Sponsor: Planning and Building Services)

 

Vote Requirement:  Majority

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Recommended Action/Motion:

recommendation

Accept the informational report from Planning and Building Services regarding California Assembly Bill 2533 (AB-2533), which establishes a statewide amnesty program to support the legalization of non-permitted Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Junior ADUs built or converted prior to January 1, 2020.

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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:

None.                     

 

Summary of Request

Planning and Building Services has prepared an informational memo on Assembly Bill 2533  (AB-2533) including requirements of the bill that the Department must satisfy, relevant Code Enforcement-related statistics and code enforcement processes to address non-permitted ADUs and JADUs and Code Enforcement’s role to adhere to the requirements of the bill, provide clarification on the state’s approach to AB-2533 as a statewide amnesty program compared to previously offered amnesty programs by the County of Mendocino in recent years.  The memo will also address identified areas of improvements and additional steps the Department can take to ensure that the information and available resources are adequately communicated to the public.

 

Alternative Action/Motion:

Direct staff to provide further information or take additional action or provide no direction to staff.                      

 

Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government

 

Supervisorial District:  All

                                                                                    

 

 

Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A

 

Fiscal Details:

source of funding: BU 2851

current f/y cost: N/A

budget clarification: N/A

annual recurring cost: N/A

budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): N/A

revenue agreement: N/A

AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: N/A

CEO Liaison: Sara Pierce, Interim CEO                                                               

CEO Review: Yes                                            

CEO Comments:

 

FOR COB USE ONLY

Executed By: Deputy Clerk

Final Status: Item Status

Date: Date Executed

Executed Item Type: item

 

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