ADU rules in Sacramento, CA — also called accessory dwelling unit regulations or granny flat ordinances — cover setbacks, owner-occupancy, parking, and permit requirements.
Sacramento City Code §17.228.105 governs ADUs per CA Gov Code §65852.2. Detached ADUs up to 1,200 sq ft allowed with 4 ft side/rear setbacks. Attached ADUs up to 25 ft height. ADUs under 750 sq ft exempt from impact fees. JADUs up to 500 sq ft within primary structure. ADUs built after Jan 1, 2020 cannot be used as STRs.
Sacramento City Code §17.228.105 implements California's statewide ADU law. Single-family properties may have 1 detached ADU plus 1 JADU. Detached ADU height: up to 16 ft; attached ADU height: up to 25 ft. Minimum setbacks: 4 ft from rear and interior side property lines. ADUs under 750 sq ft: no impact fees. ADUs require ministerial approval (no discretionary review) per state law. ADUs completed after January 1, 2020 cannot be rented on a short-term basis per §5.114.
Cities cannot deny conforming ADU applications. Unpermitted ADU construction: standard building code enforcement.
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