California Gov. Code 66314(a)(6) prohibits Hesperia ADUs and JADUs from being rented for terms shorter than 30 days, effectively banning Airbnb-style nightly stays of accessory units citywide.
HMC 16.12.360 implements ADU standards in Hesperia, but the binding rental-term limit comes from California Gov. Code 66314(a)(6) (formerly Gov. Code 65852.2(a)(6)), which forbids any ADU or junior ADU from being rented for less than 30 days. The prohibition applies regardless of whether the ADU is attached, detached, conversion, or a JADU within the main dwelling. Long-term rentals (30 days or more) are permitted, and a standard ADU may be rented separately from the primary dwelling. Owners may not list the ADU on Airbnb, VRBO, or similar platforms for nightly or weekly stays. The ADU itself may not be sold separately from the primary residence except under the limited SB 9 lot-split pathway at Gov. Code 66411.7. The High Desert / Mojave subregion sees some demand for vacation rentals serving travelers to Lake Arrowhead and the Mojave National Preserve, but the 30-day ADU floor still applies.
Short-term rentals of ADUs violate California state law and Hesperia's adopted zoning. Code enforcement under HMC Title 16 may issue cease-and-desist orders, and continued violations may lead to administrative citations or revocation of the certificate of occupancy.
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