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Page 4 of 5 Given these complexities, the prevalence of HOAs in Pleasanton, the unknown level of interest among property owners and the added administration for both staff and existing HOAs to allow separate conveyance of the principal unit, staff and the Planning Commission do not recommend dedicating limited staff resources to developing a local ordinance to allow separate conveyance at this time. If there proves to be substantial property owner interest and the opportunity to learn from the experience of other similar communities, adopting such an ordinance may be appropriate in the future. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT The proposed code amendments are statutorily exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15282(h) in that CEQA does not apply to the adoption of an ordinance implementing state ADU law. The proposed amendments are also statutorily exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15268, in that the amendments are necessary to conform to and implement the ministerial approval processes mandated by State law. The amendments are further exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) in that there is no possibility the activity will have a significant effect on the environment. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION The Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 27, 2025, to review and provide a recommendation to the City Council on the proposed ordinance. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the amendments to the City Council. At its February 12, 2025, hearing, the Planning Commission did not recommend pursuing the adoption of separate conveyance of ADUs pursuant to AB 1033, given the limited applicability, complexity of the review process, and demand on staff time. There was no public comment provided during the hearing. EQUITY AND SUSTAINABILITY ADUs and JADUs contribute to the creation of affordable housing within the City, and are often used for multi-generational families. Adoption of this ordinance may reduce barriers to constructing ADUs and JADUs. OUTREACH Notification of this code amendment has been published in The Valley Times as an upcoming agenda item for the October 7, 2025, City Council meeting. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this action advances the ONE Pleasanton strategic goal of Building a Community Where Everyone Belongs, in that the amendments may further the production of ADUs and JADUs. Amending the PMC to align with State law also furthers Policy 4.3, to implement the Housing Element, which, among other aspects, relies on ADU production to help the City meet its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) targets. FISCAL IMPACT No financial impact is associated with the actions recommended in this report. Page 79 of 376