"The City of Milpitas has cleared a path for homeowners to build or legalize accessory dwelling units (ADUs). With funding from the Community Investment Fund and allocation approved by the Milpitas City Council, the Office of Building Safety will cover permit fees for eligible ADU projects. The move is estimated to save homeowners an average of $5,000, depending on ADU size and other factors."
"The Watershed Watch is taking submissions for its annual Earth Day Poster Challenge from K-8 students in Santa Clara County who want to share their creative vision for clean waterways in Santa Clara Valley. Posters can address what the student artists do to prevent water pollution or what they love about their local waterways. Artwork will be judged on originality, clarity and expression of the theme. First- and second-place winners in three age bracketsgrades K-2, 3-5 and 6-8will be awarded $250 and $150, respectively."
Milpitas will cover permit fees for eligible accessory dwelling unit (ADU) projects using funding from the Community Investment Fund and City Council allocation. The fee waiver is estimated to save homeowners an average of $5,000, with variation by ADU size and other factors. The program intends to encourage safe, code-compliant ADUs, support legalization of unpermitted units, expand local housing options, and improve community safety. Homeowners seeking new ADU permits or to legalize existing ADUs are provided phone numbers, email addresses, and web links for application and guidance. The Watershed Watch is accepting Earth Day poster submissions from K–8 Santa Clara County students, with judging on originality, clarity, and theme, cash prizes for winners, social media promotion, and a March 16 submission deadline.
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