ADU rules in Ojai, CA — also called accessory dwelling unit regulations or granny flat ordinances — cover setbacks, owner-occupancy, parking, and permit requirements.
Ojai allows ADUs on single-family lots per California ADU law (Government Code 65852.2). Detached ADUs up to 1,200 sq ft are permitted. Junior ADUs up to 500 sq ft are allowed within the existing home. No owner-occupancy requirement per state law.
California Government Code 65852.2 mandates that cities allow ADUs. In Ojai, detached ADUs may be up to 1,200 sq ft with a 4-foot rear/side setback and 16-foot height limit. Attached ADUs may not exceed 50% of the existing dwelling or 1,200 sq ft, whichever is less. Junior ADUs (JADUs) up to 500 sq ft are permitted within the existing dwelling footprint. One ADU plus one JADU are allowed per lot. Parking is not required within 1/2 mile of a transit stop or downtown. Impact fees are waived for ADUs under 750 sq ft. Building permits are ministerially approved (no discretionary review). Fire sprinklers required if the main dwelling has them.
Unpermitted ADU: stop-work order and retroactive permit. Using an unpermitted structure as a dwelling: code compliance action and potential demolition.
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