Pursuant to its 2023-2031 Housing Element, the City is proposing amendments to the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance to allow ADUs on faith-based properties. These properties include churches, synagogues, and other facilities for religious worship. ADUs are currently allowed only on properties with a single-family or multi-family dwelling. Allowing ADUs on faith-based properties would help the City meet its affordable housing goals by creating additional opportunities for construction of ADUs. ADUs are generally more affordable than other new single-family dwelling units.

Upcoming Meetings

On Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 6 p.m., the City of Walnut Creek Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Zoning Ordinance amendments to allow faith-based ADUs. The Planning Commission will only be making a recommendation to the City Council (not a decision) on this item. On June 4, 2024, the City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the Commission’s recommendation and decide whether to introduce this amendment for adoption on June 18, 2024. Further details will be provided in the agenda staff reports at the City’s Meeting Agendas page. Staff reports are published by 5 p.m. on the Friday before the meeting.

The City invites your input on this item. To provide comments, or for further information, please contact staff at the e-mail or phone number below.

Contact

Aaron Sage
Principal Planner

• Call 925-943-5899 x2232
• Email: Sage@walnut-creek.org