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Composting Toilets and Rural Housing Regulations
Monterey County
Summary
Exploring whether Monterey County should loosen restrictions on waterless and composting toilets to help make rural housing and ADUs easier to build. Environmental health noted that current rules require standard septic or sewer infrastructure for gray water, but agreed to look at what other counties like Yolo are doing.
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Last discussed Aug 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Rural property owners seeking affordable wastewater solutions for accessory dwelling units.
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