ADU rules in Lodi, CA — also called accessory dwelling unit regulations or granny flat ordinances — cover setbacks, owner-occupancy, parking, and permit requirements.
Lodi allows attached, detached, converted, and junior ADUs on single-family lots under LMC 17.36.130, with state-aligned size caps of 800 sq ft (studio/1BR) or 1,000 sq ft (2BR+) and 4-foot side/rear setbacks.
Lodi Municipal Code Section 17.36.130 governs accessory dwelling units and implements California Government Code Section 66314 (the renumbered ADU statute, formerly Gov. Code 65852.2). All single-family residential properties are entitled to one attached or detached ADU of up to 800 sq ft for a studio/one-bedroom or up to 1,000 sq ft for more than one bedroom. Required side and rear setbacks are 4 feet; front setbacks must match the underlying zoning district of the primary dwelling. Junior ADUs (JADUs) under LMC 17.36.130 are capped at 500 sq ft and must be constructed entirely within the walls of an existing single-family structure, with an efficiency kitchen consisting of plug-in appliances, food preparation counter, and refrigerated storage. Lodi also publishes four pre-approved ADU floor plans (375 sq ft studio, 550 sq ft 1BR, 775 sq ft 2BR, and 908 sq ft 2BR) that property owners may use free of charge.
Construction of an ADU without permits is treated as unpermitted construction under Lodi Municipal Code Title 15. Violators must obtain after-the-fact permits (typically at double the original fee) or remove the structure. Per California Health & Safety Code Section 17980.12, code enforcement for unpermitted ADUs built before 2020 must allow a 5-year compliance period before requiring correction.
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