Gov. Code § 66336
Accessory Dwelling Units

Gov. Code § 66336

No denial for nonconforming conditionsTITLE 7. PLANNING AND LAND USE › DIVISION 1. PLANNING AND ZONING › CHAPTER 13. Accessory Dwelling Units › ARTICLE 3. Junior Accessory Dwelling Units

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Bars denial of JADU permits over correction of certain nonconforming conditions.

  • Nonconforming conditions. A JADU permit may not be denied due to correction of nonconforming zoning conditions, building code violations, or unpermitted structures that do not threaten public health and safety and are not affected by the JADU's construction. § 66336

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§ 66336

A local agency shall not deny an application for a permit to create a junior accessory dwelling unit pursuant to this article due to the correction of nonconforming zoning conditions, building code violations, or unpermitted structures that do not present a threat to public health and safety and that are not affected by the construction of the junior accessory dwelling unit.

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History. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. (SB 477) Effective March 25, 2024.)

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