ADU rules in Sanger, CA — also called accessory dwelling unit regulations or granny flat ordinances — cover setbacks, owner-occupancy, parking, and permit requirements.
Sanger allows ADUs under California Government Code 65852.2. One ADU and one JADU per single-family lot, approved ministerially with no discretionary review.
California Government Code 65852.2 requires Sanger to allow accessory dwelling units on residential lots with ministerial (non-discretionary) approval. A detached ADU up to 800 square feet on a single-family lot must be approved without a public hearing or conditional use permit. Maximum size for a detached ADU is 1,200 square feet for a two-bedroom or larger unit. Attached ADUs may be up to 50 percent of the existing living area or 1,200 square feet, whichever is less. Junior ADUs (JADUs) up to 500 square feet are allowed within the existing footprint of the primary dwelling under Government Code 65852.22. One ADU plus one JADU is permitted per single-family lot. Setback requirements are 4 feet from side and rear property lines for detached ADUs. No setback is required for conversions of existing structures. Owner occupancy requirements have been removed for ADUs permitted after January 1, 2020. Impact fees are prohibited for ADUs under 750 square feet. ADUs between 750 and 1,200 square feet are charged proportionally. Parking is limited to one space per ADU but is waived within half a mile of public transit or a designated historic district. The Sanger Planning Division processes ADU permits.
The city cannot impose discretionary review or public hearings on compliant ADU applications under state law. Applications must be approved or denied within 60 days. Sanger may not require owner occupancy for ADUs permitted after January 1, 2020. Violations of ADU building codes are handled through the standard building inspection process.
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