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Elimination of Fees for Accessory Commercial Units

Original title: Adopt a Resolution Amending the Master Fee Schedule Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Removing Charges and Fees Associated with Accessory Commercial Units and Finding the Action is Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act Review

June 2, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Property owners and developers planning to build or convert space into Accessory Commercial Units will no longer be required to pay city-imposed fees for these projects starting in the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners

Owners of property who intend to develop Accessory Commercial Units will no longer be subject to city fees for these projects.

Commercial developers

Developers working on Accessory Commercial Unit projects will see a reduction in project costs due to the elimination of municipal fees.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 2, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The City Council is considering a resolution to remove all municipal fees and charges associated with Accessory Commercial Units (ACUs) for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The resolution also declares that this fee removal is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Key Facts

The resolution removes all city-imposed charges and fees for Accessory Commercial Units (ACUs).
The fee removal applies to the 2026-2027 fiscal year master fee schedule.
The action is formally classified as exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The resolution is filed under number CONS 26-220.
The item is categorized as a 'Consent' agenda item, typically indicating it is expected to pass without extensive debate.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Accessory Commercial Unit?

The document refers to these as ACUs, which are secondary commercial spaces often associated with a primary property.

Will I still have to pay fees for other types of construction?

The document only specifies the removal of fees for Accessory Commercial Units; it does not mention changes to fees for other types of development.

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Incentivizing ACU Development

The removal of fees suggests a policy shift toward lowering barriers for the development of accessory commercial spaces.

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Connected Entities

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Sources

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