SB1069

Promote ADUs by easing requirements and reducing parking and utility barriers.

State: California

Status: Enacted ✅

Formal Title: An act to amend Sections 65582.1, 65583.1, 65589.4, 65852.150, 65852.2, and 66412.2 of the Government Code, relating to land use.

Summary: Replaces 'second unit' with 'accessory dwelling unit' (ADU) in state law. Declares ADUs essential for California’s housing supply. Requires local ordinances to include provisions for ADUs, prohibits parking standards under specific conditions, mandates ministerial approval of ADU applications, and forbids new utility connections and related fees for certain ADUs.

Main sponsors: Bob Wieckowski

Legislative text: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201520160SB1069