PD Background & Recommendation Report (PL-CCI-2024-000005) Bill 123

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located on any building site in the RD district, as permitted under article 6, division 3 of this chapter. " Reason: The proposed amendment is a housekeeping matter that seeks to provide consistency within the various sections of the Zoning Code that address where accessory dwelling units can be located. Recommendation #3: Section 25-6-32(3) restricts accessory dwelling units from being built on building sites that have a transient accommodation rentals. Consider removing this restriction. Reason: The intent of the bill is to create long term rental options and if we restrict accessory dwelling units on properties that have or will have a transient accommodation rental then we will be foregoing long term rental options for any of these properties that plan to build accessory dwelling units. For the reasons detailed above, the Planning Director recommends that the Planning Commissions send a favorable recommendation of Bill No. 123 to the County Council with the recommended revisions. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION The Windward and Leeward Planning Commissions are required to take action on Bill 123 as described in Section 25-2-43(b) of the zoning code (Planning Department Exhibit 4). This bill was transmitted by the County Council to the Department on January 30, 2024,which means the commissions are required to transmit their recommendations to the council by May 29, 2024. The commissions may recommend approval of all, some, or none of the Director's suggested recommendations. The commissions may also recommend their own revisions to the bill. The Windward and Leeward Planning Commission's recommendations will be forwarded separately, but at the same time, to the County Council for their consideration and decision. In the event the commissions fail to act on the proposed bill by this date, such inaction shall be considered as an unfavorable recommendation by the commissions. -10-