ADU rules in Camarillo, CA — also called accessory dwelling unit regulations or granny flat ordinances — cover setbacks, owner-occupancy, parking, and permit requirements.
Camarillo permits accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior ADUs (JADUs) on residential lots per California Government Code Sections 65852.2 and 65852.22, as implemented through CMC Title 19 zoning standards. ADUs up to 800 sq ft are approved ministerially. Larger ADUs up to 1,200 sq ft are allowed with additional standards.
Under California's ADU law (Government Code 65852.2) and Camarillo's implementing zoning provisions in Title 19, homeowners may build ADUs on lots with existing or proposed single-family or multifamily dwellings. ADUs up to 800 sq ft on single-family lots are approved ministerially (no discretionary review) with a 4-foot rear and side setback. ADUs may be up to 1,000 sq ft for one-bedroom and 1,200 sq ft for two-bedroom units. Maximum height is 16 feet (or up to 18 feet within half a mile of transit). One ADU and one JADU (up to 500 sq ft, within the existing home footprint) may be built per single-family lot. No owner-occupancy requirement applies to the ADU or primary unit (per AB 881 and subsequent amendments). No parking is required for the ADU if located within half a mile of public transit. Impact fees are prohibited for ADUs under 750 sq ft. Building permits under CMC Title 16 are required. HOAs cannot unreasonably restrict ADUs that comply with state law per California Civil Code 4751.
Building an ADU without a permit violates CMC Title 16. Non-compliant ADUs (exceeding size or setback limits) violate Title 19. Using an ADU as a short-term rental may violate local rules. Contact Community Development at (805) 388-5360 for ADU permits.
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