It further prohibits the application of local requirements that would physically preclude the construction of two (2) units to be built on each split lot, subject to other requirements of questionable merit and enforceability (e.g., the ability for a local requirement to be imposed mandating that the owner of the parcel ‘certify’ that they will live in one of the units for at least the first three (3) years after the project’s completion). SB 9 also permits urban lot splits in residential zones to create two (2) equal parcels of a minimum of 1,200 square feet. ![]() Splitting of an existing parcel into two (2) separate parcels Any parking requirements to be imposed by local ordinances must be limited to requiring only one “parking space” (not necessarily a garage) per residential unit, and must be eliminated entirely if the project is located within one-half mile of public transit or if there is a car share vehicle located within one block of the project. Local ordinances that would physically preclude construction of the two units cannot be enforced. Because this law will operate in conjunction with existing law permitting the construction of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), it will allow even more units to be built on the parcel without public review. A municipality will be required to ministerially approve such a project without any significant review or public comment. Below is an overview of some of the primary components of this rather complicated legislation.Ĭonstruction of two (2) units on a single parcel zoned as single-family residentialĬalifornia law will now permit the division, partial or full tear down of an existing single-family home to create two (2) separate residential units, which need not be attached and which are eligible to be sold separately. This bill is touted as a major step in California’s efforts to address the housing crisis by re-zoning single family lots to allow for duplexes and more. ![]() Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) was recently signed into law making revisions to the California Government Code effective January 1, 2022.
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