§ 66311 Accessory Dwelling Unit Rules

Government Code·California

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•Local rules for building small extra homes (like a backyard cottage) shouldn’t be too strict or unfair.
•Rules about size, parking, fees, and other things shouldn’t make it too hard for homeowners to build these extra homes.
•The law wants to make it easier for people to add these small homes where they’re allowed.

Example

You want to build a small guest house in your backyard to rent out.

The city can’t make rules that are too tough, like charging huge fees or requiring too much parking, if it makes it impossible for you to build it.

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§ 66311 Accessory Dwelling Unit Rules

It is the intent of the Legislature that an accessory dwelling unit ordinance adopted by a local agency has the effect of providing for the creation of accessory dwelling units and that provisions in this ordinance relating to matters including unit size, parking, fees, and other requirements, are not so arbitrary, excessive, or burdensome so as to unreasonably restrict the ability of homeowners to create accessory dwelling units in zones in which they are authorized by local ordinance. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. (SB 477) Effective March 25, 2024.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 66311.

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