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Committee advances Cervantes bill to ensure ADU fees are proportional above 750 sq ft amid infrastructure concerns
Summary
SB 1117, which would require impact fees on accessory dwelling units to be assessed only on square footage above 750 ft², was ordered to the Senate Local Government Committee 10–0 after supporters argued it removes a disincentive at the 750 ft² threshold and opponents (local governments and special districts) warned about funding for required infrastructure.
The Senate Housing Committee on April 7, 2026, voted unanimously to send SB 1117 to the Senate Local Government Committee. Senator Cervantes, the bill’s author, said the measure clarifies the way local governments calculate impact fees for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) so fees apply only to the portion of an ADU that exceeds 750 square feet.
Cervantes framed SB 1117 as preserving the existing 750-square-foot exemption while ensuring fees on larger ADUs are charged proportionally. “This bill does not increase, reduce, or alter existing 750 square foot exemptions in existing law,” he told the committee, adding the change will reduce unnecessary cost burdens on homeowners…
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