Belvedere ordinance revision would allow more low-income housing

Belvedere officials are hoping a new ordinance will encourage residents to build bigger accessory dwelling units in order to meet state housing requirements.

The ordinance, recommended unanimously by the Planning Commission at its meeting on Tuesday, would allow larger ADUs, or even more ADUs on one property, if the property owner restricts at least one to low-income residents.

“In a world of choices, isn’t it better to give more choices to people?” said Pat Carapiet, chair of the Planning Commission.