Accessory Dwelling Units: ordinances.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses the creation of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in California by requiring local agencies to submit their ADU ordinances to the Department of Housing and Community Development within 60 days of adoption. The Department then reviews these ordinances to ensure they meet state standards. If an agency fails to submit an ordinance or respond to the Department's findings within 30 days, the ordinance is considered invalid, and the agency must comply with state standards for ADU approval.
Key provisions
- Local agencies must submit ADU ordinances to the Department of Housing and Community Development within 60 days of adoption.
- The Department reviews ordinances to ensure compliance with state standards.
- Local agencies have 30 days to respond to the Department's findings.
- If an agency fails to comply, their ordinance is considered null and void.
- Local agencies must apply state standards for ADU approval until a compliant ordinance is adopted.
- The Department can notify the Attorney General if a local agency is in violation of state law.
- The Department can consider ADUs adopted between 2017 and 2020 when determining compliance.
Who is affected
- Local government agencies
- Homeowners
- Developers
- Renters
- California residents
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