Read:  ZA Memorandum No. 142 

The California Legislature adopted Senate Bill (SB) 897 and Assembly Bill (AB) 2221, both concerning accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs). These bills take effect on January 1, 2023, and amend Government Code Sections (GCS) 65852.2, 65852.22, and 65852.23, and Health and Safety Code Section 17980.12.

The purpose of this Zoning Administrator’s Memorandum (ZA Memo) is to provide a summary of pertinent sections and amendments in these state laws and corresponding implementation in the City of Los Angeles. This summary is for reference and discussion purposes only and is not intended to conflict with state law. It reflects most, but does not cover all circumstances and may be subject to additional information, interpretation and consideration.

This ZA Memo clarifies the application of the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance, Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) 12.22 A.33, to meet the requirements of the state ADU laws taking effect on January 1, 2023. Furthermore, this memo supersedes any portion of previously issued ZA Memo 134 “Implementation of 2019 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance and State ADU Law” which are in conflict and therefore superseded by state law.