Gov. Code § 66320
Accessory Dwelling Units

Gov. Code § 66320

Approval where no compliant local ordinance existsTITLE 7. PLANNING AND LAND USE › DIVISION 1. PLANNING AND ZONING › CHAPTER 13. Accessory Dwelling Units › ARTICLE 2. Accessory Dwelling Unit Approvals

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Requires ministerial processing of ADU applications by local agencies without a § 66314-compliant ordinance.

  • No ordinance. A local agency without an ADU ordinance adopted under § 66314 must approve or disapprove ADU permit applications ministerially, without discretionary review, under § 66317. § 66320

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§ 66320

When a local agency that has not adopted an ordinance governing accessory dwelling units in accordance with Section 66314 receives an application for a permit to create or serve an accessory dwelling unit pursuant to this article, the local agency shall approve or disapprove the application ministerially without discretionary review pursuant to Section 66317.

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History. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 520, Sec. 4. (SB 543) Effective January 1, 2026.)

Cites, in this navigator. Gov. Code § 66314, Gov. Code § 66317

Cited by, in this navigator. Gov. Code § 65852.27

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