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2 Table of Contents Understanding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Their Importance ........................................ 3 Summary of Recent Changes to Accessory Dwelling Unit Laws ........................................ ............. 5 Frequently Asked Questions: ........................................ ........................................ .............................. 8 1. Legislative Intent ........................................ ........................................ ........................................ .. 8 2. Zoning, Development and Other Standards ........................................ ........................................ .. 9 A) Zoning and Development Standards ........................................ ........................................ ...... 9 B) Size Requirements ........................................ ........................................ ............................... 11 C) Parking Requirements.

California’s housing needs. Over the years, ADU law has been revised to improve its effectiveness at creating more housing units. Changes to ADU laws effective January 1, 2021, further reduce barriers, better streamline approval processes, and expand capacity to accommodate the development of ADUs and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs).

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