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Palmdale planning commission recommends ADU zoning changes to align with state law

Palmdale City Planning Commission · March 25, 2026
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Summary

The commission voted 4‑0 to recommend a zoning amendment updating accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules to match state Housing and Community Development requirements, clarifying ministerial review, size limits and that certain ADUs will not trigger fire sprinkler review.

The Palmdale Planning Commission voted 4‑0 to recommend that the City Council adopt a zoning ordinance amendment to update local accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and junior ADU (JADU) provisions to comply with state law. The planning commission passed the recommendation after an informational staff presentation and no public testimony.

Interim Deputy Director Miranda Magana summarized the proposed…

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