AB3057

Junior ADUs should get the same CEQA exemption as ADUs

State: California

Status: Pending 🕒

Formal Title: An act to amend Section 21080.17 of the Public Resources Code, relating to environmental quality.

Summary: AB 3057 rectifies a legislative oversight by extending the existing California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption, which currently applies to standard Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinances, to include Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs). This amendment facilitates local compliance with state housing laws by exempting JADU ordinances from CEQA review, mirroring the treatment for standard ADUs. The change aims to streamline the process for creating small, affordable rental units within the existing footprint of homes, supporting California's broader efforts to increase housing stock and affordability.

Main sponsors: Lori D. Wilson

Legislative text: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB3057