
Bill No. 68
Author Phil Ting
ADU ( Accessory Dwelling Unit) construction as a part of the existing
primary residence
- Allows one detached or attached ADU per lot
- The lot is zoned to allow single-family or multifamily use
- The ADU may be rented separate from the primary residence
- A total floor area limitation of 1,200 square feet, a height limitation
of 16 feet
Bill No. 881 (Shared with Bill No.68)
Author Richard Bloom
ADUs in multi-family dwelling structures
- Limitation of the size is based upon a percentage of the existing primary dwelling or limits on lot coverage
- Four-foot side and rear yard setbacks to be constructed with all other local development standards
- Parking requirements allow one parking space per ADU
Bill No. AB 587
Author Laura Friedman
Conditions when ADUs can be sold or conveyed separately from the primary residence
- The property was built by a qualified nonprofit corporation
- A requirement that the qualified buyer occupy the property as the buyer’s principal residence
- The property will be preserved for low-income housing for 45 years for owner-occupied housing units
- A Preliminary Change of Ownership Report shall be filed concurrently with the grant deed
Bill No. SB 13
Author Bob Wieckowski
Law limitations to ADUs on maximum size of a unit, setback, lot coverage and other standards
- The total floor area shall not exceed 50 percent of the existing primary dwelling
- Fire sprinklers are not required if they are not required for the primary residence
- On-street parking permits are required to the occupant of the ADU
- The ADU is located one-half mile walking distance of public transit
Bill No. AB 670
Author Laura Friedman
Makes unlawful any HOAs and property CC&Rs that prohibits or unreasonably restricts the construction of ADUs
- ADUs and JADUs that are owner-occupied and that are used for rentals of terms longer than 30 days are encouraged by the Legislature
- This bill would void any covenant or condition, affecting the transfer or sale of any interest in a planned development
- The construction cannot be prohibited by unreasonably increased cost
- ADUs and JADUs cannot be effectively prohibited or extinguished by the ability to otherwise construct
Bill No. AB 671
Author Laura Friedman
Plan that incentivizes and promotes the creation of ADUs
- The property was developed by a qualified non profit corporation and certain housing requirements are met for sale
- By requiring a local agency to prepare an additional plan in the housing element, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program
- The bill would require the Department of Housing and Community Development to develop a list of existing state grants and financial incentives for operating