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SB 9: Accessory Dwelling Units: ordinances.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified December 7, 2025

What SB 9 does, verified December 7, 2025

the bill would amend the government code to regulate accessory dwelling units. local agencies are required to submit an ordinance for accessory dwelling units to the department of housing and community development within 60 days after adoption. the department can review the ordinance and provide written findings on whether it complies with specified standards. if the department finds a non-compliance, the local agency must respond within 30 days. if the agency fails to submit the ordinance or respond to the department's findings, the department can notify the local agency and the attorney general, potentially invalidating the ordinance.

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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 510, Statutes of 2025. (2025-09-03)Alert me
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Oct. 10, 2025Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 510, Statutes of 2025.
Oct. 10, 2025Approved by the Governor.
Sep. 09, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
Sep. 03, 2025Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 31. Noes 3. Page 2424.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
Sep. 03, 2025Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 31. Noes 3. Page 2424.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
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