More steps have been taken to remove barriers to housing production in Nevada County. The county was awarded state funding a couple of years ago to undertake more activities to address the issue. The County Planning Department conducted outreach with the development community during that time. And they’ve identified a number of areas where regulations could be amended. On “KNCO: Insight” on Monday, Senior Planner Kyle Smith said that includes more streamlined permitting processes for duplexes and other housing types, such as in-home daycares…

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Associate Planner Marie Maniscalco said one of the big changes is allowing property owners to build Accessory Dwelling Units, also known as granny units, on residential properties…

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There’s also increased residential density allowances in targeted mixed-use and medium-density zoning districts. Also, density bonuses and streamlined permitting processes for seniors, low-income families, and other target populations. The Board of Supervisors adopted the changes as ordinance amendments at their meeting last week.