ADU rules in Lodi, CA — also called accessory dwelling unit regulations or granny flat ordinances — cover setbacks, owner-occupancy, parking, and permit requirements.
Lodi regulates ADUs under Lodi Municipal Code §17.36.130. Attached and detached ADUs are capped at 800 sq ft for a studio or one-bedroom unit and 1,000 sq ft for units with more than one bedroom. JADUs are limited to 500 sq ft and must be within the walls of an existing single-family structure.
Under LMC §17.36.130, all single-family residential properties in Lodi may have one attached or detached ADU plus one JADU. New construction ADUs must observe a 4-foot side and rear setback, with front yard setbacks following the underlying zoning district. The city offers four pre-approved ADU floor plans (375, 550, 775, and 908 sq ft) free of charge to streamline permitting. Lodi has reduced or eliminated parking requirements for ADUs consistent with California Government Code §65852.2 — no additional off-street parking is required where the property is within a half-mile of transit or otherwise exempt. There are no city impact fees for ADUs under 750 sq ft, mirroring state law. ADU rentals must be for terms of 30 days or longer.
Unpermitted ADUs violate LMC §17.36.130 and are enforced by Lodi Code Enforcement with administrative citations and required compliance. Renting an ADU for stays shorter than 30 days violates state ADU law and the city's deed restriction for JADUs.
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