California Government Code

§ 66313

GOV § 66313 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 1 · Title 7 · Ch. 13 · Art. 1

Statute text

For purposes of this chapter:

(a)“Accessory dwelling unit” means an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family or multifamily dwelling is or will be situated. An accessory dwelling unit also includes the following:

(1)An efficiency unit.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 520, Sec. 2. (SB 543) Effective January 1, 2026.