Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units.
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Overview
This bill updates California law to allow for the creation of both accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs). It clarifies the definition of a JADU, requiring it to be no more than 500 square feet in size, and expands the state’s authority to review and standardize guidelines for both types of units. The bill also addresses fees and permitting processes to ensure they are consistent across local jurisdictions.
Key provisions
- Defines a JADU as a unit no larger than 500 square feet of interior livable space.
- Expands the state’s authority to review and adopt guidelines for ADUs and JADUs.
- Requires local agencies to submit ADU and JADU ordinances to the Department of Housing and Community Development for review.
- Nullifies noncompliant JADU ordinances submitted by local agencies.
- Requires ministerial approval for ADU and JADU permit applications, prohibiting local ordinances from delaying or denying permits based on conflicting regulations.
- Modifies fee limitations for ADUs and JADUs, prohibiting impact fees on units with 750 square feet or less of interior livable space.
- Specifies that an ADU or JADU with less than 500 square feet of interior livable space does not increase assessable space for school districts.
- Revises size limitations for ADUs, basing them on interior livable space instead of percentage of the primary dwelling.
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