California AB462 modifies land use regulations for accessory dwelling units, expediting occupancy certificates in emergency zones.

California AB462 amends the Government Code to modify land use regulations for accessory dwelling units. It prohibits local agencies from issuing a certificate of occupancy for an accessory dwelling unit before the primary dwelling. However, in counties under a state of emergency proclamation from February 1, 2025, local agencies may issue occupancy certificates for accessory units if the primary dwelling was damaged or destroyed by an emergency event and the accessory unit has construction permits and passed inspections.

California AB462 modifies land use regulations for accessory dwelling units, expediting occupancy certificates in emergency zones.

California AB462 amends the Government Code to modify land use regulations for accessory dwelling units. It prohibits local agencies from issuing a certificate of occupancy for an accessory dwelling unit before the primary dwelling. However, in counties under a state of emergency proclamation from February 1, 2025, local agencies may issue occupancy certificates for accessory units if the primary dwelling was damaged or destroyed by an emergency event and the accessory unit has construction permits and passed inspections.