A discussion on proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulation amendments to the Benicia Municipal Code prompted a lot of feedback and even some recommendations by Benicia City Councilmembers at Tuesday’s meeting. An ADU, also known as an in-law unit, is a room or a set of rooms within a single-family home that has […]
Council to vote on amendments to Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations
After receiving hearings from the Planning Commission and Historic Preservation Review Commission, an ordinance to amend the Benicia Municipal Code in regards to Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations will go before the Benicia City Council for a vote Tuesday. An ADU, also known as an in-law unit, is a room or a set of rooms […]
Planning Commission OKs Accessory Dwelling Unit resolution, clears way for council
Following discussion of proposed draft text amendments for Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations, the Planning Commission approved a resolution making recommendations to the City Council at its Thursday meeting. Discussions on ADUs, also called in-law or secondary units, have been held at city meetings since March, including a public hearing by the Planning Commission and […]
Proposed in-law unit regulation changes to go before Planning Commission
Following approval by the Historic Preservation Review Commission at its May 24 meeting, the Planning Commission will be the next governmental body to take up the issue of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) at its Thursday meeting. ADUs, also called secondary or in-law units, are additional units added on the same property as regular residential units. […]
HPRC OKs Accessory Dwelling Unit amendment proposals
Recommendations will next go to Planning Commission The Historic Preservation Review Commission (HPRC) adopted a resolution to approve amendments to the Benicia Municipal Code (BMC) and Downtown Mixed Use Master Plan (DMUMP) related to Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations at its Thursday meeting. ADUs, also called secondary or in-law units, are additional units added on […]
Planning Commission approves Speakeasy use permit, commits to study session for zoning text amendment
The Planning Commission met Thursday for a discussion on approving a restaurant’s use permit and a study session for zoning text amendments. The Loft and the Speakeasy on 280 First St. requested a use permit to authorize the sale of full alcoholic beverages. The two restaurants are located in downtown Benicia’s Harbor Walk mixed-use development, […]