5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Kings County, California.
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In unincorporated Kings County, ADUs are reviewed ministerially under the county Development Code and controlling California ADU law (Gov. Code 66310-66342). State law guarantees at least one ADU on lots with a single-family or multifamily dwelling, including on agricultural-residential parcels.
Sheds and detached accessory structures in unincorporated Kings County are regulated by the county Development Code (zoning setbacks/coverage) and the building code adopted in Chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances. Small agricultural shade structures can be permit-exempt under the California Building Code.
Converting a garage to living space in unincorporated Kings County requires a building permit under the county Code of Ordinances Chapter 5. When the conversion creates an ADU or JADU, California state law (Gov. Code 66314, 66333) controls setbacks and standards and bars a setback requirement for same-footprint conversions.
Carports and patio covers in unincorporated Kings County are subject to the building code adopted in Code of Ordinances Chapter 5 and to Development Code zoning setbacks. The county publishes a Standard Patio Cover handout, and open agricultural shade structures can be permit-exempt under the California Building Code.
Tiny homes on a permanent foundation are reviewed as dwellings or ADUs under the county Development Code and Chapter 5 building code; the county issues a Mobile Home Information handout. A movable tiny house can qualify as an ADU under California law (Gov. Code 66313) if it meets standards.
1 cities in Kings County have their own accessory structures rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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