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Yuba City planners forward ADU code update to council to align with state law

5846817 · September 29, 2025
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Summary

The planning commission recommended the city council adopt zoning code changes aligning accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and junior ADU standards with California law, clarifying size limits and utility connection rules.

The Yuba City Planning Commission voted to forward a zoning code amendment to the city council to update local accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU) standards for consistency with recent state law changes. Development Services Director Doug Libby told the commission staff updated the ordinance wording, clarified maximum sizes and added language to reflect annual state changes.

Under the draft update, a JADU is limited to 500 square feet and ADUs to 1,200 square feet…

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