Short Review for 2020 State Bills related to Accessory Dwelling Units

ADU ( Accessory Dwelling Unit) construction as a part of the existing
primary residence 

1. Allows one detached or attached ADU per lot
2. The lot is zoned to allow single-family or multifamily use
3. The ADU may be rented separate from the primary residence
4. A total floor area limitation of 1,200 square feet, a height limitation
   of 16 feet                                                                                                                

Link to California Assembly Bill No. 68 

ADUs in multi-family dwelling structures

1. Limitation of the size is based upon a percentage of the existing primary dwelling or limits on lot coverage
2. Four-foot side and rear yard setbacks to be constructed with all other local development standards
3. Parking requirements allow one parking space per ADU

Link to California Assembly Bill No. 881

Conditions when ADUs can be sold or conveyed separately from the primary residence 

1. The property was built by a qualified nonprofit corporation
2. A requirement that the qualified buyer occupy the property as the buyer’s principal residence
3. The property will be preserved for low-income housing for 45 years for owner-occupied housing units
4. A Preliminary Change of Ownership Report shall be filed concurrently with the grant deed

Link to California Assembly Bill No. AB 587

Law limitations to ADUs on maximum size of a unit, setback, lot coverage and other standards

1. The total floor area shall not exceed 50 percent of the existing primary dwelling
2. Fire sprinklers are not required if they are not required for the primary residence
3. On-street parking permits are required to the occupant of the ADU
4. The ADU is located one-half mile walking distance of public transit

 

Link to California Assembly Bill No. 13 

Makes unlawful any HOAs and property CC&Rs that prohibits or unreasonably restricts the construction of ADUs

1. ADUs and JADUs that are owner-occupied and that are used for rentals of terms longer than 30 days are encouraged by the Legislature
2. This bill would void any covenant or condition, affecting the transfer or sale of any interest in a planned development
3. The construction cannot be prohibited by unreasonably increased cost
4. ADUs and JADUs cannot be effectively prohibited or extinguished by the ability to otherwise construct

Link to California Assembly Bill No. AB 670

Plan that incentivizes and promotes the creation of ADUs 

1. The property was developed by a qualified non profit corporation and certain housing requirements are met for sale
2. By requiring a local agency to prepare an additional plan in the housing element, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program
3. The bill would require the Department of Housing and Community Development to develop a list of existing state grants and financial incentives for operating

Link to California Assembly Bill No. AB 671