Showing ordinances that apply to Big Creek, CA
Big Creek is an unincorporated community (population 151) in Fresno County, California. Because Big Creek is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Fresno County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The adu rules rules below are the ones that govern your area.
ADUs allowed in all Fresno County single-family residential zones per CA Gov Code §65852.2. One ADU + one JADU per SFR lot. SB 9 lot splits permitted in urban SFR zones.
State ADU law preempts most local restrictions. Detached ADU: up to 1,200 sq ft. Attached ADU: up to 50% of primary dwelling or 1,000 sq ft. JADU: up to 500 sq ft within primary structure, owner-occupancy required. 4-ft side/rear setbacks. No parking required within ½ mile of transit. No impact fees for ADUs under 750 sq ft. SB 897 removed owner-occupancy for ADUs (sunset reviewed). Fresno County Planning processes ministerial approval within 60 days.
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