Bill > AB462

This bill addresses accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations in California, focusing on two key changes. First, in counties under a state of emergency proclamation after February 1, 2025, local agencies would be required to issue a certificate of occupancy for an accessory dwelling unit even if the primary dwelling's certificate of occupancy has not been issued, provided the primary dwelling was substantially damaged or destroyed by the emergency event and the ADU has passed all required inspections. Second, the bill modifies coastal development permit processes by requiring local governments or the California Coastal Commission to approve or deny coastal development permit applications for ADUs within 60 days, with the application being deemed approved if no action is taken within that timeframe. The bill is part of a broader effort to address California's housing crisis by removing barriers to housing production, encouraging housing supply increases, and expanding rental housing availability. The legislation applies to all cities, including charter cities, and is designated as an urgency statute to take effect immediately due to the critical need to mitigate economic and social harm resulting from natural disasters and the state's severe housing shortage.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs

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