Madera County adopts building‑code update; supervisors discuss preapproved plans and use of AI for permitting

Jan 13, 2026

The board adopted an ordinance aligning county code with the state's new uniform building code cycle and discussed developing preapproved plans (ADUs, garage plans) and potential use of AI to streamline permitting.

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The Madera County Board of Supervisors adopted a second‑reading ordinance Jan. 13 to amend Chapter 14.04 of the County Code to reflect the state’s new uniform building code cycle. The vote was unanimous, recorded as 5‑0.

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