Score: +6
(34/35/28)
Marin County Grand Jury
• 2022-2023
Build More ADUs - An Rx to Increase Marin’s Housing Supply
Published: June 15, 2023
21 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 10 findings
F1
More housing in Marin is needed and ADUs are one solution.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Many homeowners lack information and knowledge about ADU development, and Marin’s jurisdictions are not always helpful to homeowners seeking information about ADU development.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
By December 1, 2023, begin the process of merging and/or collaborating with Napa/Sonoma ADU, and hiring a full-time Marin ADU Program Coordinator. The program coordinator should work with all jurisdictions on the development of ADUs and identify impact and connection fees within each jurisdiction.
F3
It is often difficult, if not impossible, for a Marin homeowner to determine the planning, building, connection, capacity and impact fees associated with developing an ADU in a particular jurisdiction.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
By December 1, 2023, begin the process of merging and/or collaborating with Napa/Sonoma ADU, and hiring a full-time Marin ADU Program Coordinator. The program coordinator should work with all jurisdictions on the development of ADUs and identify impact and connection fees within each jurisdiction.
F4
Many Bay Area cities and counties, for example Napa and Sonoma, have implemented comprehensive websites and related support to help homeowners create ADUs.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
ADUs may be rented affordably and provide additional benefits for older adults and their caregivers.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
Most Marin jurisdictions could provide better resources offering or identifying financing incentives for ADU development.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
On or before December 31, 2023, the Marin County Board of Supervisors should direct the Community Development Agency's Development Priority Setting Committee to: 1) Identify available funding/financing information for residents who need help with the cost of building an ADU, 2) Transmit the collected information to all the jurisdictions represented on the Committee. 3) Start a continuous monitoring program to update the information sources as they become available.
R6
By December 1, 2023, begin feasibility assessments of new incentives for ADU development, such as pre-approved plans, technical assistance, property tax relief, development fee waivers, and forgivable loans; implement at least one such incentive no later than July 1, 2024.
F7
Impact, connection, and capacity fees vary considerably throughout the County and such fees can be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
By December 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet.
F8
Not every jurisdiction in Marin has updated its planning and building policies to conform with current California ADU laws.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
By December 1, 2023, begin creating plans to accelerate the permit approval process for ADU applications to , or less, of submission. Implement such plans no later than July 1, 2024.
F9
Granting amnesty, following safety inspection, to existing non-conforming second units could help Marin meet its housing obligations.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
By December 1, 2023, begin investigation to consider an amnesty program to legalize existing unpermitted second units. Add a marketing communications plan so that citizens can be made aware of it.
F10
ADU Marin and HelloADU are a good start. However, compared to several other Bay Area cities and counties, for example Napa and Sonoma, they could be substantially enhanced and expanded.
No recommendations for this finding
Agency Responses 26
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.
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Central Marin Sanitation Agency[PDF]
July 03, 2023
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City of Mill Valley[PDF]
September 08, 2023
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7 pages
• 11 responses
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Score: +8
(+9, 1, -1)
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11 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
More housing in Marin is needed and ADUs are one solution.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered F1, F4, F5, F10 © We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F2, F3, F6, F7, F8, F9 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS: ¢ Recommendations numbered R1, R3, R4, R6 require further analysis.
F2
Many homeowners lack information and knowledge about ADU development, and Marin’s jurisdictions are not always helpful to homeowners seeking information about ADU development.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
above. F5. ADUs may be rented affordably and provide additional benefits for older adults and their caregivers. Response: The City of Mill Valley agrees with this finding. F6. Most Marin jurisdictions could provide better resources offering or identifying financing incentives for ADU development. Response: The City of Mill Valley partially disagrees with this finding. The ADUMarin.org website provides a complete guide to planning an accessory dwelling unit including information on budgeting and finance. Mill Valley's website provides a weblink (Construction Loan Opportunities) to the Marin Hou...
F3
It is often difficult, if not impossible, for a Marin homeowner to determine the planning, building, connection, capacity and impact fees associated with developing an ADU in a particular jurisdiction.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered F1, F4, F5, F10 © We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F2, F3, F6, F7, F8, F9 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS: ¢ Recommendations numbered R1, R3, R4, R6 require further analysis.
F4
Many Bay Area cities and counties, for example Napa and Sonoma, have implemented comprehensive websites and related support to help homeowners create ADUs.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered F1, F4, F5, F10 © We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F2, F3, F6, F7, F8, F9 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS: ¢ Recommendations numbered R1, R3, R4, R6 require further analysis.
F5
ADUs may be rented affordably and provide additional benefits for older adults and their caregivers.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered F1, F4, F5, F10 © We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F2, F3, F6, F7, F8, F9 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS: ¢ Recommendations numbered R1, R3, R4, R6 require further analysis.
R5
By December 1, 2023, begin creating plans to accelerate the permit approval process for ADU applications to , or less, of submission. Implement such plans no later than July 1, 2024.
Response: Will Not Implement
Due: December 1, 2023
Scheduled: within 30 days
Score: -1
The City of Mill Valley agrees with this finding. F2. Many homeowners lack information and knowledge about ADU development, and Marin's jurisdictions are not always helpful to homeowners seeking information about ADU development. Response: The City of Mill Valley partially disagrees with this finding. The statement that Marin's jurisdictions are not always helpful to homeowners seeking information about ADU development is not accurate, although some information is technical and may be difficult for homeowners to understand. City of Mill Valley planning staff are available to meet with homeowne...
F6
Most Marin jurisdictions could provide better resources offering or identifying financing incentives for ADU development.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered F1, F4, F5, F10 © We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F2, F3, F6, F7, F8, F9 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS: ¢ Recommendations numbered R1, R3, R4, R6 require further analysis.
F7
Impact, connection, and capacity fees vary considerably throughout the County and such fees can be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered F1, F4, F5, F10 © We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F2, F3, F6, F7, F8, F9 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS: ¢ Recommendations numbered R1, R3, R4, R6 require further analysis.
F8
Not every jurisdiction in Marin has updated its planning and building policies to conform with current California ADU laws.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered F1, F4, F5, F10 © We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F2, F3, F6, F7, F8, F9 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS: ¢ Recommendations numbered R1, R3, R4, R6 require further analysis.
F9
Granting amnesty, following safety inspection, to existing non-conforming second units could help Marin meet its housing obligations.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered F1, F4, F5, F10 © We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F2, F3, F6, F7, F8, F9 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS: ¢ Recommendations numbered R1, R3, R4, R6 require further analysis.
F10
ADU Marin and HelloADU are a good start. However, compared to several other Bay Area cities and counties, for example Napa and Sonoma, they could be substantially enhanced and expanded.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered F1, F4, F5, F10 © We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F2, F3, F6, F7, F8, F9 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS: ¢ Recommendations numbered R1, R3, R4, R6 require further analysis.
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City of Novato[PDF]
August 23, 2023
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9 pages
• 13 responses
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Score: -1
(+1, 10, -2)
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13 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
More housing in Marin is needed and ADUs are one solution.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with findings numbered: F1, F4, F5, F6, and F10 e 1 (We) disagree partially with findings numbered: F7 and F8 e [| (We) disagree wholly with findings numbered: F2, F3, and F9 RECOMMENDATIONS ° Recommendation ##has been implemented.
F2
Many homeowners lack information and knowledge about ADU development, and Marin’s jurisdictions are not always helpful to homeowners seeking information about ADU development.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with findings numbered: F1, F4, F5, F6, and F10 e 1 (We) disagree partially with findings numbered: F7 and F8 e [| (We) disagree wholly with findings numbered: F2, F3, and F9 RECOMMENDATIONS ° Recommendation ##has been implemented.
F3
It is often difficult, if not impossible, for a Marin homeowner to determine the planning, building, connection, capacity and impact fees associated with developing an ADU in a particular jurisdiction.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with findings numbered: F1, F4, F5, F6, and F10 e 1 (We) disagree partially with findings numbered: F7 and F8 e [| (We) disagree wholly with findings numbered: F2, F3, and F9 RECOMMENDATIONS ° Recommendation ##has been implemented.
F4
Many Bay Area cities and counties, for example Napa and Sonoma, have implemented comprehensive websites and related support to help homeowners create ADUs.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
F7. Impact, connection, and capacity fees vary considerably throughout the County and such fees can be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development. Response: Partially Disagree. The City agrees that fees can vary widely across the county. This is due, in large part, to the number of special districts whosé solé focus Is providing Services to rate payers. These agencies do not have the same obligations under State law to incentivize housing development as do the towns, cities or County. The City charges development impact fees for only those ADUs exceeding 749-square feet in floor ...
R4
By December 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet.
Response: Will Not Implement
Due: December 1, 2023
Scheduled: within 30 days
Score: -1
, characterized as a pilot program and long-term funding is unknown. Recommendation R3 is not clear with respect to which Marin agency would be expected to spearhead a merger and/or collaboration with Napa/Sonoma ADU. By reference to Marin ADU, the City presumes the Grand Jury envisions the County of Marin to take a leading role. If so, the City is willing to explore the potential of joining Napa/Sonoma ADU as a member of a larger group. If the intention is that every town and city and the County have its own Coordinator, the City cannot commit to that expense. The City needs to better underst...
F5
ADUs may be rented affordably and provide additional benefits for older adults and their caregivers.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with findings numbered: F1, F4, F5, F6, and F10 e 1 (We) disagree partially with findings numbered: F7 and F8 e [| (We) disagree wholly with findings numbered: F2, F3, and F9 RECOMMENDATIONS ° Recommendation ##has been implemented.
R5
By December 1, 2023, begin creating plans to accelerate the permit approval process for ADU applications to , or less, of submission. Implement such plans no later than July 1, 2024.
Response: Will Not Implement
Due: December 1, 2023
Scheduled: within 30 days
Score: -1
Code Section 65852.2(f)(3)(A) prohibits agencies from applying impact fees to ADUs of less than 750 square feet in floor area. The City complies with this requirement through Novato Municipal Code Section 19.34.030.U. as quoted: "U. Development Impact Fees. Accessory dwelling units of 749 square feet in floor area or less are not subject to paying development impact fees. Accessory dwelling units of 750 square-feet or larger shall pay development impact fees. When applicable, development impact fees shall be charged proportionally in relation to the square footage of the primary unit." By Dece...
F6
Most Marin jurisdictions could provide better resources offering or identifying financing incentives for ADU development.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with findings numbered: F1, F4, F5, F6, and F10 e 1 (We) disagree partially with findings numbered: F7 and F8 e [| (We) disagree wholly with findings numbered: F2, F3, and F9 RECOMMENDATIONS ° Recommendation ##has been implemented.
R6
By December 1, 2023, begin feasibility assessments of new incentives for ADU development, such as pre-approved plans, technical assistance, property tax relief, development fee waivers, and forgivable loans; implement at least one such incentive no later than July 1, 2024.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
R6 has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future.
F7
Impact, connection, and capacity fees vary considerably throughout the County and such fees can be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with findings numbered: F1, F4, F5, F6, and F10 e 1 (We) disagree partially with findings numbered: F7 and F8 e [| (We) disagree wholly with findings numbered: F2, F3, and F9 RECOMMENDATIONS ° Recommendation ##has been implemented.
F8
Not every jurisdiction in Marin has updated its planning and building policies to conform with current California ADU laws.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with findings numbered: F1, F4, F5, F6, and F10 e 1 (We) disagree partially with findings numbered: F7 and F8 e [| (We) disagree wholly with findings numbered: F2, F3, and F9 RECOMMENDATIONS ° Recommendation ##has been implemented.
F9
Granting amnesty, following safety inspection, to existing non-conforming second units could help Marin meet its housing obligations.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with findings numbered: F1, F4, F5, F6, and F10 e 1 (We) disagree partially with findings numbered: F7 and F8 e [| (We) disagree wholly with findings numbered: F2, F3, and F9 RECOMMENDATIONS ° Recommendation ##has been implemented.
F10
ADU Marin and HelloADU are a good start. However, compared to several other Bay Area cities and counties, for example Napa and Sonoma, they could be substantially enhanced and expanded.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with findings numbered: F1, F4, F5, F6, and F10 e 1 (We) disagree partially with findings numbered: F7 and F8 e [| (We) disagree wholly with findings numbered: F2, F3, and F9 RECOMMENDATIONS ° Recommendation ##has been implemented.
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City of San Rafael[PDF]
August 22, 2023
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8 pages
• 14 responses
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Score: +7
(+10, 1, -3)
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14 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
More housing in Marin is needed and ADUs are one solution.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the finding(s) numbered: F1, F4, F5, F6 = We disagree wholly or partially with the finding(s) numbered: F2, F3, F7, F8, F9 = Finding numbered F10 does not require a response by the City of San Rafael.
F2
Many homeowners lack information and knowledge about ADU development, and Marin’s jurisdictions are not always helpful to homeowners seeking information about ADU development.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the finding(s) numbered: F1, F4, F5, F6 = We disagree wholly or partially with the finding(s) numbered: F2, F3, F7, F8, F9 = Finding numbered F10 does not require a response by the City of San Rafael.
R2
By December 1, 2023, begin investigation to consider an amnesty program to legalize existing unpermitted second units. Add a marketing communications plan so that citizens can be made aware of it.
Response: Will Not Implement
Due: December 1, 2023
Scheduled: within 30 days
Score: -1
Agree F2. Many homeowners lack information and knowledge about ADU development, and Marin's jurisdictions are not always helpful to homeowners seeking information about ADU development. Response: Partially Disagree The City strives to assist homeowners seeking information about ADU development. The City has a webpage dedicated to ADUs, written in nontechnical language, which links to the relevant municipal code as well as recently updated state ADU laws that modify the City's standards. This web page also includes responses to frequently asked questions and provides a link to the California De...
F3
It is often difficult, if not impossible, for a Marin homeowner to determine the planning, building, connection, capacity and impact fees associated with developing an ADU in a particular jurisdiction.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the finding(s) numbered: F1, F4, F5, F6 = We disagree wholly or partially with the finding(s) numbered: F2, F3, F7, F8, F9 = Finding numbered F10 does not require a response by the City of San Rafael.
R3
By December 1, 2023, begin the process of merging and/or collaborating with Napa/Sonoma ADU, and hiring a full-time Marin ADU Program Coordinator. The program coordinator should work with all jurisdictions on the development of ADUs and identify impact and connection fees within each jurisdiction.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
R3 has been implemented.
F4
Many Bay Area cities and counties, for example Napa and Sonoma, have implemented comprehensive websites and related support to help homeowners create ADUs.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the finding(s) numbered: F1, F4, F5, F6 = We disagree wholly or partially with the finding(s) numbered: F2, F3, F7, F8, F9 = Finding numbered F10 does not require a response by the City of San Rafael.
R4
By December 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet.
Response: Will Not Implement
Due: December 1, 2023
Scheduled: within 30 days
Score: -1
Agree F2. Many homeowners lack information and knowledge about ADU development, and Marin's jurisdictions are not always helpful to homeowners seeking information about ADU development. Response: Partially Disagree The City strives to assist homeowners seeking information about ADU development. The City has a webpage dedicated to ADUs, written in nontechnical language, which links to the relevant municipal code as well as recently updated state ADU laws that modify the City's standards. This web page also includes responses to frequently asked questions and provides a link to the California De...
F5
ADUs may be rented affordably and provide additional benefits for older adults and their caregivers.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the finding(s) numbered: F1, F4, F5, F6 = We disagree wholly or partially with the finding(s) numbered: F2, F3, F7, F8, F9 = Finding numbered F10 does not require a response by the City of San Rafael.
R5
By December 1, 2023, begin creating plans to accelerate the permit approval process for ADU applications to , or less, of submission. Implement such plans no later than July 1, 2024.
Response: Will Not Implement
Due: December 1, 2023
Scheduled: within 30 days
Score: -1
Agree F2. Many homeowners lack information and knowledge about ADU development, and Marin's jurisdictions are not always helpful to homeowners seeking information about ADU development. Response: Partially Disagree The City strives to assist homeowners seeking information about ADU development. The City has a webpage dedicated to ADUs, written in nontechnical language, which links to the relevant municipal code as well as recently updated state ADU laws that modify the City's standards. This web page also includes responses to frequently asked questions and provides a link to the California De...
F6
Most Marin jurisdictions could provide better resources offering or identifying financing incentives for ADU development.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the finding(s) numbered: F1, F4, F5, F6 = We disagree wholly or partially with the finding(s) numbered: F2, F3, F7, F8, F9 = Finding numbered F10 does not require a response by the City of San Rafael.
F7
Impact, connection, and capacity fees vary considerably throughout the County and such fees can be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the finding(s) numbered: F1, F4, F5, F6 = We disagree wholly or partially with the finding(s) numbered: F2, F3, F7, F8, F9 = Finding numbered F10 does not require a response by the City of San Rafael.
F8
Not every jurisdiction in Marin has updated its planning and building policies to conform with current California ADU laws.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the finding(s) numbered: F1, F4, F5, F6 = We disagree wholly or partially with the finding(s) numbered: F2, F3, F7, F8, F9 = Finding numbered F10 does not require a response by the City of San Rafael.
F9
Granting amnesty, following safety inspection, to existing non-conforming second units could help Marin meet its housing obligations.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the finding(s) numbered: F1, F4, F5, F6 = We disagree wholly or partially with the finding(s) numbered: F2, F3, F7, F8, F9 = Finding numbered F10 does not require a response by the City of San Rafael.
F10
ADU Marin and HelloADU are a good start. However, compared to several other Bay Area cities and counties, for example Napa and Sonoma, they could be substantially enhanced and expanded.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the finding(s) numbered: F1, F4, F5, F6 = We disagree wholly or partially with the finding(s) numbered: F2, F3, F7, F8, F9 = Finding numbered F10 does not require a response by the City of San Rafael.
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Town of Corte Madera Sanitary District No. 2[PDF]
September 19, 2023
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3 pages
• 3 responses
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Score: +2
(+2, 1, 0)
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3 responses to findings and recommendations
R1
On or before December 31, 2023, the Marin County Board of Supervisors should direct the Community Development Agency's Development Priority Setting Committee to: 1) Identify available funding/financing information for residents who need help with the cost of building an ADU, 2) Transmit the collected information to all the jurisdictions represented on the Committee. 3) Start a continuous monitoring program to update the information sources as they become available.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
This recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future. Sanitary District No. 2 is in the process of conducting an assessment and we anticipate having it completed by July 1, 2024.
R4
By December 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet.
Response: Will Implement
Due: December 1, 2023
Scheduled: In the process of conducting an assessment, anticipated completion by July 1, 2024.
Score: +1
R4 have not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future.
F7
Impact, connection, and capacity fees vary considerably throughout the County and such fees can be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F7 * I (we) disagree partially with the findings numbered: N/A * I (we) disagree wholly with the findings numbered: N/A (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
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Marin County Board of Supervisors[PDF]
September 12, 2023
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7 pages
• 15 responses
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Score: +6
(+10, 1, -4)
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15 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
More housing in Marin is needed and ADUs are one solution.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F4-F6, F9-F10 We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F2-F3, and F7-F8.
R1
On or before December 31, 2023, the Marin County Board of Supervisors should direct the Community Development Agency's Development Priority Setting Committee to: 1) Identify available funding/financing information for residents who need help with the cost of building an ADU, 2) Transmit the collected information to all the jurisdictions represented on the Committee. 3) Start a continuous monitoring program to update the information sources as they become available.
Response: Will Not Implement
Due: December 31, 2023
Scheduled: within 30 days
Score: -1
Agree. F2. Many homeowners lack information and knowledge about ADU development, and Marin's jurisdictions are not always helpful to homeowners seeking information about ADU development. Response: Partially Disagree. While we can only speak on behalf of the County of Marin, we agree that information pertaining to the building of ADUs and other structures can be technical and difficult for those considering ADU construction to understand without adequate support and advice. Marin County Community Development Agency staff make every effort to provide information to property owners and developers...
F2
Many homeowners lack information and knowledge about ADU development, and Marin’s jurisdictions are not always helpful to homeowners seeking information about ADU development.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F4-F6, F9-F10 We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F2-F3, and F7-F8.
R2
By December 1, 2023, begin investigation to consider an amnesty program to legalize existing unpermitted second units. Add a marketing communications plan so that citizens can be made aware of it.
Response: Will Not Implement
Due: December 1, 2023
Scheduled: within 30 days
Score: -1
Agree. F2. Many homeowners lack information and knowledge about ADU development, and Marin's jurisdictions are not always helpful to homeowners seeking information about ADU development. Response: Partially Disagree. While we can only speak on behalf of the County of Marin, we agree that information pertaining to the building of ADUs and other structures can be technical and difficult for those considering ADU construction to understand without adequate support and advice. Marin County Community Development Agency staff make every effort to provide information to property owners and developers...
F3
It is often difficult, if not impossible, for a Marin homeowner to determine the planning, building, connection, capacity and impact fees associated with developing an ADU in a particular jurisdiction.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F4-F6, F9-F10 We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F2-F3, and F7-F8.
R3
By December 1, 2023, begin the process of merging and/or collaborating with Napa/Sonoma ADU, and hiring a full-time Marin ADU Program Coordinator. The program coordinator should work with all jurisdictions on the development of ADUs and identify impact and connection fees within each jurisdiction.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
R3 has not yet been implemented and will be implemented in the future.
F4
Many Bay Area cities and counties, for example Napa and Sonoma, have implemented comprehensive websites and related support to help homeowners create ADUs.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F4-F6, F9-F10 We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F2-F3, and F7-F8.
R4
By December 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet.
Response: Will Not Implement
Due: December 1, 2023
Scheduled: within 30 days
Score: -1
Agree. F2. Many homeowners lack information and knowledge about ADU development, and Marin's jurisdictions are not always helpful to homeowners seeking information about ADU development. Response: Partially Disagree. While we can only speak on behalf of the County of Marin, we agree that information pertaining to the building of ADUs and other structures can be technical and difficult for those considering ADU construction to understand without adequate support and advice. Marin County Community Development Agency staff make every effort to provide information to property owners and developers...
F5
ADUs may be rented affordably and provide additional benefits for older adults and their caregivers.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree. F6. Most Marin jurisdictions could provide better resources offering or identifying financing incentives for ADU development. Response: Agree. F7. Impact, connection, and capacity fees vary considerably throughout the County and such fees can be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development. Response: Partially Disagree. While fees vary by jurisdiction and by utility district, under state law, ADUs under 750 square feet do not incur impact fees. Impact fees should therefore be uniform for many ADUs across jurisdictions. Connection and capacity fees vary by utility district, a...
F6
Most Marin jurisdictions could provide better resources offering or identifying financing incentives for ADU development.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F4-F6, F9-F10 We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F2-F3, and F7-F8.
R6
By December 1, 2023, begin feasibility assessments of new incentives for ADU development, such as pre-approved plans, technical assistance, property tax relief, development fee waivers, and forgivable loans; implement at least one such incentive no later than July 1, 2024.
Response: Will Not Implement
Due: December 1, 2023
Scheduled: within 30 days
Score: -1
Agree. F2. Many homeowners lack information and knowledge about ADU development, and Marin's jurisdictions are not always helpful to homeowners seeking information about ADU development. Response: Partially Disagree. While we can only speak on behalf of the County of Marin, we agree that information pertaining to the building of ADUs and other structures can be technical and difficult for those considering ADU construction to understand without adequate support and advice. Marin County Community Development Agency staff make every effort to provide information to property owners and developers...
F7
Impact, connection, and capacity fees vary considerably throughout the County and such fees can be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F4-F6, F9-F10 We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F2-F3, and F7-F8.
F8
Not every jurisdiction in Marin has updated its planning and building policies to conform with current California ADU laws.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F4-F6, F9-F10 We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F2-F3, and F7-F8.
F9
Granting amnesty, following safety inspection, to existing non-conforming second units could help Marin meet its housing obligations.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F4-F6, F9-F10 We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F2-F3, and F7-F8.
F10
ADU Marin and HelloADU are a good start. However, compared to several other Bay Area cities and counties, for example Napa and Sonoma, they could be substantially enhanced and expanded.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F4-F6, F9-F10 We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F2-F3, and F7-F8.
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Marin County Fire Department[PDF]
September 13, 2023
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3 pages
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R4
By December 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or reasonable. The Finding (F7), regarding charges for ADU units for impact, connection, or capacity fees does not apply to Marin County Fire Department.
F7
Impact, connection, and capacity fees vary considerably throughout the County and such fees can be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
disagree wholly or partially with finding numbered: F7 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS = Recommendation numbered Ré4 will not be implemented because it is not warranted or reasonable.
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Marin County Office of Education[PDF]
August 08, 2023
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3 pages
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R1
On or before December 31, 2023, the Marin County Board of Supervisors should direct the Community Development Agency's Development Priority Setting Committee to: 1) Identify available funding/financing information for residents who need help with the cost of building an ADU, 2) Transmit the collected information to all the jurisdictions represented on the Committee. 3) Start a continuous monitoring program to update the information sources as they become available.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
r 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet ResponseSelect one: ● This recommendation has been implemented.
R4
By December 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation is not applicable to the Marin County Office of Education (MCOE): MCOE does not assess nor collect development impact fees as MCOE is not among the entities authorized to collect such fees. We further note Government Code 65852.2, which concerns ADUs, states, on page 5, "A local agency, special district, or water corporation shall not impose any impact fee upon the development of an accessory dwelling unit less than 750 square feet"
F7
Impact, connection, and capacity fees vary considerably throughout the County and such fees can be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
I (we) partially disagree partially with the finding. The Marin County Civil Grand Jury Report "Build more ADUs - An Rx to Increase Marin's Housing Supply" builds a compelling case relative to the variability and associated uncertainty in fees faced by homeowners considering Accessory Dwelling Unit development. Nonetheless, we partially disagree with the finding as the report does not acknowledge that the government codes cited as a basis for the report do not apply to public school districts.
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Marin Municipal Water District[PDF]
September 11, 2023
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2 pages
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R4
By December 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet.
Response: Implemented
Due: December 1, 2023
Scheduled: Ordinances 445 and 446 approved in 2019 and 2020.
Score: 0
for more on ADU connection fees. tl. Responses to Recommendations R4. By December 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet. This recommendation has been implemented. In consideration of fees related to all new ADU development, the Board of Directors approved changes to the District's municipal code. First in 2019 and then again in 2020, Ordinances 445 and 446 removed requirements for separate metering and payment of connection fees for certain common types of ADUs including those units smaller...
F7
Impact, connection, and capacity fees vary considerably throughout the County and such fees can be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The District agrees with this finding. The Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD) agrees that fees associated with the development of Accessory Dwelling Units may vary considerably across different jurisdictions within the County.
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Marinwood Community Services District[PDF]
August 18, 2023
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R4
By December 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
Disagree partially F7. Impact, connection and capacity fees vary considerably throughout the County and suck fees can be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development. Marinwood Community Services District does not impose any impact, connection or capacity fees an eto ADU developn A h,M d D not cond ed alysis.o such fees imposed by other similar agencies and thus has no direct knowledge of fee amounts imposed by these agencies beyond the research presented by the Grand Jury in this report. However, Marinwood CSD notes the following statement included in this report: "The Grand Jury ...
F7
Impact, connection, and capacity fees vary considerably throughout the County and such fees can be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Disagree partially F7.
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North Marin Water District[PDF]
July 19, 2023
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6 pages
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R4
By December 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
It will not be possible for NMWD to waive its connection fees and capacity charges (except to the extent tequired by sUbdivisions (e)(1)(a)(i) and (f)(4) of Government Code section 65852.2). The costs of providing service and responding to demands for service are a zero-sum game.
F8
Not every jurisdiction in Marin has updated its planning and building policies to conform with current California ADU laws.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Although NMWD was not asked to respond to Finding F-8, it does want to point out that it updated its Regulation 1 in December 2022 to fully "conform with current California ADU laws."
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City of Novato Sanitary District[PDF]
August 15, 2023
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F7
Impact, connection, and capacity fees vary considerably throughout the County and such fees can be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree with the findings numbered:
F7
* Disagree partially with the findings numbered: = Disagree wholly with the findings numbered: _N/A (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
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Novato Unified School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
August 22, 2023
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3 pages
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R4
By December 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable. - Government Code 65852.2, which concerns ADUs, states, on page 5, "A local agency, special district, or water corporation shall not impose any impact fee upon the development of an accessory dwelling unit less than 750 square feet" and on page 7 defines "local agency" to mean ". . . a city, county, or city and county, whether general law or chartered." As you can see, school districts are not included in the types of agencies to which the law applies.
F7
Impact, connection, and capacity fees vary considerably throughout the County and such fees can be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree with the findings numbered: * Disagree partially with the findings numbered: F7 * Disagree wholly with the findings numbered: (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
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Reed Union School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
August 22, 2023
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R1
On or before December 31, 2023, the Marin County Board of Supervisors should direct the Community Development Agency's Development Priority Setting Committee to: 1) Identify available funding/financing information for residents who need help with the cost of building an ADU, 2) Transmit the collected information to all the jurisdictions represented on the Committee. 3) Start a continuous monitoring program to update the information sources as they become available.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
r 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet Response Select one: @ This recommendation has been implemented.
F4
Many Bay Area cities and counties, for example Napa and Sonoma, have implemented comprehensive websites and related support to help homeowners create ADUs.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
By December 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet Response Select one: @ This recommendation has been implemented. © This recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. © This recommendation requires further analysis. © This recommendation is not applicable (as the district does not assess impact fees OR waives fees for units less than 750 square feet). © This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable. This r...
R4
By December 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
R4
By December 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet Response Select one: @ This recommendation has been implemented.
F7
Impact, connection, and capacity fees vary considerably throughout the County and such fees can be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Nonetheless, we partially disagree with the finding as the report does not acknowledge that the government code cited as a basis for the report does not apply to public schoo! districts.
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Town of Ross School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
September 15, 2023
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3 pages
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R1
On or before December 31, 2023, the Marin County Board of Supervisors should direct the Community Development Agency's Development Priority Setting Committee to: 1) Identify available funding/financing information for residents who need help with the cost of building an ADU, 2) Transmit the collected information to all the jurisdictions represented on the Committee. 3) Start a continuous monitoring program to update the information sources as they become available.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
r 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable.
R4
By December 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable. Government Code 65852.2, which concerns ADUs, states, on page 5, "A local agency, special district, or water corporation shall not impose any impact fee upon the dévélopment of an accessory dwelling unit less than 750 square feet" and on page 7 defines "local agency" to mean ". . . a city, county, or city and county, whether general law or chartered." As you can see, school districts are not included in the types of agencies to which the law applies.
F7
Impact, connection, and capacity fees vary considerably throughout the County and such fees can be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Response 1 (we) partially disagree partially with the finding. The Marin County Civil Grand Jury Report "Build more ADUs - An Rx to Increase Marin's Housing Supply" builds a compelling case relative to the variability and associated uncertainty in fees faced by homeowners considering Accessory Dwelling Unit development. Nonetheless, we partially disagree with the finding as the report does not '| acknowledge that the government code cited as a basis for the report does not apply to public school districts.
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Town of Ross Valley Fire Department[PDF]
September 13, 2023
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4 pages
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R1
On or before December 31, 2023, the Marin County Board of Supervisors should direct the Community Development Agency's Development Priority Setting Committee to: 1) Identify available funding/financing information for residents who need help with the cost of building an ADU, 2) Transmit the collected information to all the jurisdictions represented on the Committee. 3) Start a continuous monitoring program to update the information sources as they become available.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Implemented This recommendation has been implemented. The Department does not assess or impose any impact or connection fees for any ADU's including those units smaller than 750 square feet. Date: [I 3) 202.35 Signed: A Dan Mahoney, In' ire Chief Date: t i3| wysS Signed: Stephanie Hellman, Board of Directors President Committed to the protection of life, property, and environment. SAN ANSELMO * FAIRFAX * ROSS * SLEEPY HOLLOW HEADQUARTERS: 777 San Anselmo Avenue, San Anselmo, CA 94960 TEL: (415) 256-4686 FAX: (415) 258-4689 www.rossvalleyfire.org
RESPONSE FORM: 2022-2023 Marin Civil Grand Jury...
R4
By December 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Agree Based on your findings, it appears fees vary and such fees could be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development, however Ross Valley Fire Department does not charge/impose "impact, connection, or capacity fees" for any projects, including ADUs. Ross Valley Fire Department currently has a fee schedule in place that imposes a minimum review fee of $328.00, which covers the time and material for fire prevention staff to conduct the following; consult with property owners and design teams; process and review plans; property site visit to determine fire code compliance; including...
F7
Impact, connection, and capacity fees vary considerably throughout the County and such fees can be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree) GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS: R4 (Implemented) RESPONSE TO GRAND JURY FINDINGS (F7) Impact, connection, and capacity fees vary considerably throughout the County and such fees can be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development.
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Ross Valley Sanitary District[PDF]
August 25, 2023
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R1
On or before December 31, 2023, the Marin County Board of Supervisors should direct the Community Development Agency's Development Priority Setting Committee to: 1) Identify available funding/financing information for residents who need help with the cost of building an ADU, 2) Transmit the collected information to all the jurisdictions represented on the Committee. 3) Start a continuous monitoring program to update the information sources as they become available.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Implemented. On March 18, 2020, the RVSD Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 92, which establishes capacity charges that consider whether the applicant is an ADU. The following is an excerpt from Ordinance No. 92, which waives capacity charges for ADUs that are within an existing structure, and charges reduced fees based on actual drainage fixture units (DFUs) on the parcel instead of the default 23 DFUs pet 1 EDU-typically charged for single-family residences: -.-_
FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUs) ADU projects shall be subject to Permit Fees, the District's Capacity Charges and CMSA ...
R4
By December 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Implemented. On March 18, 2020, the RVSD Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 92, which establishes capacity charges that consider whether the applicant is an ADU. The following is an excerpt from Ordinance No. 92, which waives capacity charges for ADUs that are within an existing structure, and charges reduced fees based on actual drainage fixture units (DFUs) on the parcel instead of the default 23 DFUs pet 1 EDU-typically charged for single-family residences: -.-_
FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUs) ADU projects shall be subject to Permit Fees, the District's Capacity Charges and CMSA ...
F7
Impact, connection, and capacity fees vary considerably throughout the County and such fees can be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Implemented. On March 18, 2020, the RVSD Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 92, which establishes capacity charges that consider whether the applicant is an ADU. The following is an excerpt from Ordinance No. 92, which waives capacity charges for ADUs that are within an existing structure, and charges reduced fees based on actual drainage fixture units (DFUs) on the parcel instead of the default 23 DFUs pet 1 EDU-typically charged for single-family residences: -.-_
FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUs) ADU projects shall be subject to Permit Fees, the District's Capacity Charges and CMSA ...
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City of San Rafael City Schools Board of Education[PDF]
September 11, 2023
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3 pages
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F7
Impact, connection, and capacity fees vary considerably throughout the County and such fees can be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
We partially disagree partially with the finding. The Grand Jury's report builds a compelling case relative to the variability and associated uncertainty in fees faced by homeowners considering Accessory Dwelling Unit development. Nonetheless, we partially disagree with the finding as the report does not acknowledge that the government code cited as a basis for the report does not apply to public school districts such as San Rafael City Schools.
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City of San Rafael Sanitation District[PDF]
September 14, 2023
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4 pages
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R1
On or before December 31, 2023, the Marin County Board of Supervisors should direct the Community Development Agency's Development Priority Setting Committee to: 1) Identify available funding/financing information for residents who need help with the cost of building an ADU, 2) Transmit the collected information to all the jurisdictions represented on the Committee. 3) Start a continuous monitoring program to update the information sources as they become available.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Not applicable as the District has already implemented a lower or noconnection fee for ADU's: Per District's policy, the District does not require a connection fee for ADU's that pipe directly to the property's existing lateral. However, if the ADU's lateral directly connects to the sewer main, the District does require a minimal connection fee to recover costs for engineering plan review and inspections. Also, the District retains the discretion to waive fees. Therefore, the District has already implemented a lower or no-connection fee for ADU's and a feasibility study is not warranted. Respo...
R4
By December 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Not applicable as the District has already implemented a lower or noconnection fee for ADU's: Per District's policy, the District does not require a connection fee for ADU's that pipe directly to the property's existing lateral. However, if the ADU's lateral directly connects to the sewer main, the District does require a minimal connection fee to recover costs for engineering plan review and inspections. Also, the District retains the discretion to waive fees. Therefore, the District has already implemented a lower or no-connection fee for ADU's and a feasibility study is not warranted. Respo...
F7
Impact, connection, and capacity fees vary considerably throughout the County and such fees can be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agrees with the findings numbered:__F7 = Disagree partially with the findings numbered:_N/A * Disagree wholly with the findings numbered:_ N/A (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
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Sausalito-Marin City Sanitary District[PDF]
September 11, 2023
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3 pages
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R1
On or before December 31, 2023, the Marin County Board of Supervisors should direct the Community Development Agency's Development Priority Setting Committee to: 1) Identify available funding/financing information for residents who need help with the cost of building an ADU, 2) Transmit the collected information to all the jurisdictions represented on the Committee. 3) Start a continuous monitoring program to update the information sources as they become available.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
Sausalito-Marin City Sanitary District will not implement because they are not warranted or are not reasonable. Explanation: As noted above under "Findings", the District doesn't levy impact fees as that term is defined under the law. In regards to connection fees, currently the District waives the $6,130 connection fee. In regards to capacity fees, there are strict statutory and constitutional constraints on the District's ability to raise revenues necessary to meet costs, and therefore, the District is unable to waive capacity charges. Therefore, for the reasons stated above, no feasibility ...
R4
By December 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
Sausalito-Marin City Sanitary District partially disagrees. F7. Statement: Sausalito-Marin City Sanitary District ("District") has been asked to respond to Finding F-7 stated above. The District does not charge impact fees, but rather charges "connection fees" and "capacity charges" - as respectively defined in subdivisions (b)(2) & (b)(5) and (b)(3) of Government Code section 66013. The District did not survey County residents on fees County wide, and there is no data that indicates the District's connection and/or capacity fees are a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development wit...
F7
Impact, connection, and capacity fees vary considerably throughout the County and such fees can be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree with the findings numbered: * Disagree partially with the findings numbered: _F7 * Disagree wholly with the findings numbered: (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
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Sausalito/Marin City School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
December 01, 2023
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3 pages
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F7
Impact, connection, and capacity fees vary considerably throughout the County and such fees can be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Sausalito Marin City School District Responses to the 2022-2023 Marin County Civil Grand Jury Report Build More ADUs - An Rx to Increase Marin's Housing Supply Impact, connection, and capacity fees vary considerably throughout the County and such fees can be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU developments. Response | (we) partially disagree with the finding. The Marin County Civil Grand Jury Report "Build More ADUs - An Rx to Increase Marin's Housing Supply" builds a compelling case relative to the variability and associated uncertainty in fees faced by homeowners considering Accesso...
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Sewerage Agency of Southern Marin[PDF]
October 12, 2023
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4 pages
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R1
On or before December 31, 2023, the Marin County Board of Supervisors should direct the Community Development Agency's Development Priority Setting Committee to: 1) Identify available funding/financing information for residents who need help with the cost of building an ADU, 2) Transmit the collected information to all the jurisdictions represented on the Committee. 3) Start a continuous monitoring program to update the information sources as they become available.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted and is not reasonable. SASM references its response to F7. Since SASM does not impose any fees or other costs on local homeowners related to ADU development, it is not warranted or reasonable for SASM to use its limited resources to commission a feasibility assessment of waiving or lowering impact and connection fees for the referenced units. Date: La -e-HES Signed: VAC Mark Grushayev, General Manager
R4
By December 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
Agree The Sewerage Agency of Southern Marin (""SASM7") is a local public agency formed in 1979 pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act to provide wastewater treatment and effluent disposal for SASM's six member agencies: City of Mill Valley, Tamalpais Community Services District, Almonte Sanitary District, Alto Sanitary District, Homestead Valley Sanitary District, and Richardson Bay Sanitary District. Each of these member agencies owns, operates, and maintains a sanitary sewer system. These sewer systems connect to sewer lines owned and operated by SASM, which carry wastewater originatin...
F7
Impact, connection, and capacity fees vary considerably throughout the County and such fees can be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Since SASM does not impose any fees or other costs on local homeowners related to ADU development, it is not warranted or reasonable for SASM to use its limited resources to commission a feasibility assessment of waiving or lowering impact and connection fees for the referenced units. Date: La -e-HES Signed: VAC Mark Grushayev, General Manager
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Shoreline Unified School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
August 18, 2023
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3 pages
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R1
On or before December 31, 2023, the Marin County Board of Supervisors should direct the Community Development Agency's Development Priority Setting Committee to: 1) Identify available funding/financing information for residents who need help with the cost of building an ADU, 2) Transmit the collected information to all the jurisdictions represented on the Committee. 3) Start a continuous monitoring program to update the information sources as they become available.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
r 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet Response This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable.
F4
Many Bay Area cities and counties, for example Napa and Sonoma, have implemented comprehensive websites and related support to help homeowners create ADUs.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
By December 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet Response This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable. Government Code 65852.2, which concerns ADUs, states, on page 5, "A local agency, special district, or water corporation shall not impose any impact fee upon the development of an accessory dwelling unit less than 750 square feet" and on page 7 defines "local agency" to mean ".. . a city, county, or city and county, whether general law or c...
R4
By December 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
R4
By December 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet Response This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable.
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Southern Marin Fire Protection District[PDF]
August 23, 2023
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4 pages
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R1
On or before December 31, 2023, the Marin County Board of Supervisors should direct the Community Development Agency's Development Priority Setting Committee to: 1) Identify available funding/financing information for residents who need help with the cost of building an ADU, 2) Transmit the collected information to all the jurisdictions represented on the Committee. 3) Start a continuous monitoring program to update the information sources as they become available.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The District will not implement because it is unwarranted or reasonable. The Southern Marin. Fire District currently has a fee schedule in place that imposes a flat plan review fee of $258.00, which covers the time and material for our fire prevention staff to conduct the following: consult with property owners and/or design teams; property site visit to determine if any hazards exist that will need to be mitigated as part the development process; evaluate the existing and required fire flow (water available from fire hydrants); and any access related concerns. Our fees are intended to recover...
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Stinson Beach Fire Protection District[PDF]
June 15, 2023
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2 pages
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R4
By December 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or reasonable. The Finding (F7), regarding charges for ADU units for impact, connection, or capacity fees does not apply to the Stinson Beach Fire Protection District.
F7
Impact, connection, and capacity fees vary considerably throughout the County and such fees can be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
disagree wholly or partially with the finding numbered: F7 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS * Recommendation numbered Ré4 will not be implemented because it is not warranted or reasonable.
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Tamalpais Union High School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
August 22, 2023
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4 pages
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Score: -1
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2 responses to findings and recommendations
R4
By December 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation is not applicable as the district already waives fees for units less than 500 square feet. This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted.
F7
Impact, connection, and capacity fees vary considerably throughout the County and such fees can be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree with the findings numbered: Disagree partially with the findings numbered: _F7 Disagree wholly with the findings numbered: (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.