AB 462: Land use: accessory dwelling units.

This bill allows local agencies to issue a certificate of occupancy for an accessory dwelling unit in a county under a state of emergency proclamation, even if the primary dwelling has not been issued a certificate of occupancy. The bill requires local agencies to issue a certificate of occupancy within 60 days if the primary dwelling was substantially damaged or destroyed by the emergency event. The bill also requires local governments or the California Coastal Commission to approve or deny a coastal development permit application for an accessory dwelling unit within 60 days of receiving a completed application. The bill creates an exception to the 60-day time limit, allowing the commission to delay approving or denying the application until the commission approves or denies the application for a new single-family or multifamily dwelling on the lot. The bill applies to all cities, inc…