California 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 2939 — Accessory dwelling units.

Last action — Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.

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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

The Planning and Zoning Law authorizes a local agency to provide by ordinance for the creation of accessory dwelling units in single-family and multifamily residential zones and sets forth standards the ordinance is required to impose, including, among others, maximum unit size, parking, and height standards. Existing law requires the local agency to ministerially approve an application for a building permit to create within a single-family zone one accessory dwelling unit per lot if the unit is contained within the existing space of a single-family residence or accessory structure. In this instance, existing law authorizes a city to require owner-occupancy for either the primary residence or the accessory dwelling unit. This bill would require the local agency to ministerially approve an application for a building permit to create within a multifamily zone at least one accessory dwelling unit within an existing multifamily structure with at least 5 residential units if specified conditions are met. The bill would prohibit an application ministerially approved pursuant to this provision from having a limit on the number of accessory dwelling units created within the existing residential units or accessory structures or both. By increasing the duties of local officials, this bill would create a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

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Action History

  1. Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.

  2. From printer. May be heard in committee March 19.

  3. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Ting · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Ting

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2939 do?
The Planning and Zoning Law authorizes a local agency to provide by ordinance for the creation of accessory dwelling units in single-family and multifamily residential zones and sets forth standards the ordinance is required to impose, including, among others, maximum unit size, parking, and height standards. Existing law requires the local agency to ministerially approve an application for a building permit to create within a single-family zone one accessory dwelling unit per lot if the unit is contained within the existing space of a single-family residence or accessory structure. In this instance, existing law authorizes a city to require owner-occupancy for either the primary residence or the accessory dwelling unit. This bill would require the local agency to ministerially approve an application for a building permit to create within a multifamily zone at least one accessory dwelling unit within an existing multifamily structure with at least 5 residential units if specified conditions are met. The bill would prohibit an application ministerially approved pursuant to this provision from having a limit on the number of accessory dwelling units created within the existing residential units or accessory structures or both. By increasing the duties of local officials, this bill would create a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Who sponsors AB 2939?
AB 2939 is sponsored by Ting.
What is the current status of AB 2939?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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