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Stand Up for Homeowners’ Rights<\/h2><\/div>

The Ojai Valley Sanitary District (OVSD) is illegally charging homeowners high capacity fees for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), violating California state law (Government Code Section 65852.2). These fees, imposed without proper justification, create financial burdens and delays for homeowners, hindering much-needed housing development. Despite clear legal violations, the Housing and Community Development (HCD) department has failed to take action, leaving homeowners without a solution.

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Important Aspect of Capacity Fees<\/h3><\/div>

For example, if the original 4-inch lateral line<\/strong> was designed with a 1% slope<\/strong>, it could typically handle 160 gallons per minute (GPM)<\/strong>. At a 2% slope<\/strong>, this increases to 225 GPM<\/strong>, and at a 3% slope<\/strong>, it reaches 275 GPM<\/strong>. Regardless of the slope, this capacity remains unchanged<\/strong> when an ADU connects through the same lateral. The homeowner already paid for that capacity<\/strong> when the original lateral was installed with the primary dwelling. No new system capacity is being created, no additional strain is being placed on the sewer main beyond what was already accounted for, and no expansion of infrastructure is occurring.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Unfair ADU Fees<\/h2>

Homeowners are facing illegal fees. These unjust charges create financial burdens and hinder housing solutions in our community.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n