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Chino Hills amends ADU rules to comply with recent state laws, limits some local requirements
Summary
The council introduced an update to accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules to align with state law changes (SB 477, SB 1211, AB 2533). The ordinance increases maximum ADU height, clarifies multifamily conversions and drops the local separate sewer-connection requirement for many detached ADUs.
The Chino Hills City Council on Jan. 28 introduced and approved amendments to the municipal code governing accessory dwelling units, revising local standards to conform to recent state law changes while easing certain local requirements.
Senior Planner Ryan Gattstetter told the council the update (Municipal Code Amendment MCA 3-2024) responds to several state statutes, including Senate Bill 477, Assembly Bill 2533 and Senate Bill 1211. The revisions increase the allowable height for ADUs from 16 feet to 18 feet, allow attached ADUs to match the height of the primary dwelling, clarify standards for detached two-story…
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