Ojai, CA Accessory Structures: ADU Impact Fees (2026)
Impact fees, school fees, utility hookup charges, and waivers for ADUs. Many jurisdictions exempt ADUs under 750 sq ft from impact fees per state law.
Research in progress
We are currently verifying Ojai's specific local ordinance for adu impact fees. In the meantime,California state law generally applies, and below you'll find guidance for finding the official rules and links to related Ojai ordinances we've already verified.
California State Law Context
California state law provides the baseline framework for adu impact fees across all municipalities in the state. Individual cities like Ojai may adopt additional local rules on top of state requirements, which is what makes checking your specific city ordinance important. For Ojai residents, the safest approach is to follow state law as a baseline and contact City Hall for any additional local requirements.
You can browse all California accessory structures to see how cities across the state regulate this topic.
How to find official Ojai ADU Impact Fees rules
- Search for "Ojai CA municipal code" to find your city's online code portal (Municode, eCode360, or American Legal Publishing are the most common).
- Look for chapters covering accessory structures, zoning, nuisance, or property maintenance — that's where most adu impact fees rules live.
- Contact Ojai City Hall's code enforcement, planning, or community development department for clarification.
- Check with your HOA if applicable — many HOAs have stricter rules than the city itself.
Other accessory structures verified for Ojai
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