ADU Permits: Lodi vs Stockton
How do adu permits rules compare between Lodi, CA and Stockton, CA?
Lodi, CA
San Joaquin County
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Stockton, CA
San Joaquin County
Stockton processes accessory dwelling units under Stockton Municipal Code §16.80.310 (Title 16, Development Code, Chapter 16.80 Standards for Specific Land Uses). Applications are reviewed ministerially without a public hearing, consistent with California Government Code §65852.2. The Community Development Department's Planning Division and Building & Life Safety Department jointly review applications at 501 W. Weber Avenue.
View full Stockton rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Lodi | Stockton |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | - | SMC §16.80.310 |
| Reviewing Departments | - | Building & Life Safety + Planning |
| Permit Center | - | 501 W. Weber Ave., Building 2 |
| Process | - | Ministerial — no public hearing |
| Decision Window | - | 60 days (Cal. Gov. Code §65852.2(b)) |
| AB 1033 Opt-In | - | Not adopted |
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Lodi FAQ
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Stockton FAQ
Who reviews ADU applications in Stockton?
Applications go to the Building & Life Safety Department at 501 W. Weber Ave., which routes them to the Planning Division for zoning compliance under SMC §16.80.310. Both reviews are ministerial — no public hearing is held, and decisions must be made within 60 days under state law.
Does SB 9 apply in Stockton?
Yes. SB 9 (Cal. Gov. Code §§65852.21 and 66411.7) preempts local rules and requires Stockton to ministerially approve a second unit and/or an urban lot split on qualifying single-family lots. SB 9 is separate from the ADU pathway under SMC §16.80.310 — a property owner may use both.
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