Gov. Code § 66339.5
Accessory Dwelling Units

Gov. Code § 66339.5

Article supersedes conflicting junior ADU ordinancesTITLE 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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Establishes that the JADU article supersedes conflicting local ordinances while allowing less restrictive local rules.

  • Supersedes local law. The article supersedes a conflicting local ordinance. (a)
  • Less restrictive rules. Local agencies may still adopt less restrictive requirements for creating JADUs. (b)

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§ 66339.52 subdivisions

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History. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 520, Sec. 13. (SB 543) Effective January 1, 2026.)

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