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Board adopts ADU code amendments to align with state law, sets minimum sizes and permit timelines

San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors · January 14, 2026
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Summary

At a Jan. 13 public hearing the board approved amendments consolidating ADU rules, setting minimum unit sizes (ADU 200 sq ft, JADU 150 sq ft), building heights (attached 25 ft, detached 18 ft, by-right 16 ft) and state-mandated permit review time frames (75 and 45 days).

The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Jan. 13 to adopt development code amendments for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior ADUs that align county rules with current state law, county planning staff said.

Miguel Figueroa, land services director, and Vince Acuna, planning manager, presented the consolidated ADU chapter proposed for the county's development code. Acuna said the amendments include…

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