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State Land Use Enacted Legislation

Bill # State Year Party Topic

SB 229

CA 2017 D Accessory dwelling units regulations, Development Fees

Provided by Furman

Summary

  • Revises language from “single-family/multifamily zone” to “areas zoned to a allow single-family or multifamily use” to encompass a broader range of zoning designations that allow those residential types.
  • Clarifies that rules governing the classification and levying of fees on ADUs apply to local agencies, special districts, and water corporations, prohibits these entities from considering an ADU as a new residential use when calculating connection fees or capacity charges.
  • Adds that when local agencies submit their ADU ordinances to the state Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). DHCD may review and provide comments.

Provided by lawmakers

Bill Title

Accessory Dwelling Units

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