ADU rules in Delano, CA — also called accessory dwelling unit regulations or granny flat ordinances — cover setbacks, owner-occupancy, parking, and permit requirements.
Delano follows California ADU law (Gov't Code §§65852.2, 65852.22) and allows one ADU plus one JADU per single-family lot. Detached ADUs may be up to 1,200 sq ft and 16 feet tall; JADUs are capped at 500 sq ft.
Side and rear setbacks are 4 feet. Parking is not required for ADUs within ½ mile of public transit. Attached ADUs match the main house's height. Owner-occupancy is not required for ADUs permitted after 2020 (per AB 68), but JADUs do require owner occupancy of the main house or JADU. The permit timeline is 60 days per state law, with actual project timelines closer to 3–4 months including design.
Unpermitted ADUs are zoning violations and may be subject to abatement, but California Gov't Code §65852.23 (SB 1226, 2024) creates a path to legalize older unpermitted units.
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