SB 9 Explained - ADUs aren't the only game in California anymore

What homeowners can do with SB9 in California, looking separately at the 2 unit section of the law and the lot split section of the law.

Section 1 lets many homeowners get non-discretionary permits to build 2 units on their lot that is only zoned for one unit (barring some exceptions we go through in the video).

Section 2 lets homeowners ministerially split their lots into two roughly equal lots (up to a 40%/60% split) and gives them separate conveyance (ie the ability to sell the lots and homes separately). Section 2 has even more restrictions than section 1, including an owner-occupancy requirement.

If you can combine those two things, you can get two lots, each with 2 units, for a total of 4 homes.

We go over how this may overlap with Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) rules and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs), and a few frequently asked questions like how it affects your property taxes, whether you can split an ADU away from the primary house in the lot split, and more.

This is a work in progress as we learn how the local agencies and state government will implement and enforce the law, so follow the channel to learn more as we discover more. Just because Newsom signed the bill, doesn't mean we know all the details yet. This 8 page law has a lot of dense details yet to be teased out.

In some ways, Senate Bill 9 is a huge game changer and in other ways it's very duplicative of existing ADU rules so deciding which path to take is going to take a nuanced and detailed approach to the law!

This is general information and you should speak to a lawyer and your local planning department about your specific situation.
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