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§65852.23. Permits for Unpermitted Accessory Dwelling Units Constructed Before January 1, 2018

California Government Code  >   Chapter 1.1  >   Govt. Code §65852.23. Permits for Unpermitted Accessory Dwelling Units Constructed Before January 1, 2018

*New statutes and amendments effective January 1, 2023 are shown in bold, underline italics. [ ] indicates an amendment of deleted text only.

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, and except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b), a local agency shall not deny a permit for an unpermitted accessory dwelling unit that was constructed before January 1, 2018, due to either of the following:

(1) The accessory dwelling unit is in violation of building standards pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 17960) of Chapter 5 of Part 1.5 of Division 13 of the Health and Safety Code.

(2) The accessory dwelling unit does not comply with Section 65852.2 or any local ordinance regulating accessory dwelling units.

(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a local agency may deny a permit for an accessory dwelling unit subject to subdivision (a) if the local agency makes a finding that correcting the violation is necessary to protect the health and safety of the public or occupants of the structure.

(c) The section shall not apply to a building that is deemed substandard pursuant to Section 17920.3 of the Health and Safety Code. [2022]

Govt. Code §12956.3. County Recorder Restrictive Covenant Program

California Government Code  >   Chapter 1.1  > Govt. Code §12956.3. County Recorder Restrictive Covenant Program

(a) The county recorder of each county shall establish a restrictive covenant program to assist in the redaction of unlawfully restrictive covenants in violation of subdivision (l) of Section 12955.

(b) Each county recorder as part of their restrictive covenant program shall undertake all of the following:

(1) By July 1, 2022, prepare an implementation plan, which shall be publicly available and may be posted on the internet website of the county recorder, that does all of the following:

(A) Outlines how the county recorder will carry out the identification and redaction of unlawfully restrictive covenants.

(B) Provides timelines for when elements of their plan will be accomplished.

(C) Provides how the county recorder’s office plans to track and maintain a record of homes with unlawfully restrictive covenants once they have been identified.

(2) Identify unlawfully restrictive covenants in violation of subdivision (l) of Section 12955 in the records of the county recorder’s office.

(3) Beginning January 1, 2022, index a restrictive covenant modification document under the title of “Restrictive Covenant Modification” and shall make that index available in their office for the public, and if the county recorder has an index online, include the title in the online index.

(4) Redact unlawfully restrictive covenants in the records of the respective county recorder’s office, subject to county counsel approval, by rerecording a copy of the original document with the unlawfully restrictive language redacted so that it is not readable or visible, using a Restrictive Covenant Modification Form substantially similar to the form set forth in subdivision (f) of Section 12956.2.

(c) The county recorder shall retain each nonredacted record for future reference and public request needs.

(d)  (1) The County Recorders Association of California shall submit status reports on the progress of each county’s restrictive covenant program established pursuant to this section by January 1, 2023, and January 1, 2025, to the Legislature. The report may describe the number of documents identified for redaction, and the implementation timelines for actions taken by each county recorder’s office.

(2) The County Recorders Association of California shall convene a best practices meeting to share concepts on implementation of this section no later than December 31, 2022, with all California county recorder offices and meet annually thereafter until December 31, 2027.

(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to restrict, delay, or modify access to any official record, or modify any existing agreements regarding access to any official record.

(f) For purposes of this section “redaction” and “redacted” mean the same as defined in Section 12956.1.

(g) The failure of a county recorder to identify or redact illegal restrictive covenants, as required by this section, or the county recorder’s identification or redaction of any restrictive covenants that are later determined not to be illegal, shall not result in any liability against the county recorder or the county. [2021]

 

Govt. Code §65913.11. Floor Area Ratio Standards

California Government Code  >   Chapter 1.1  > Govt. Code §65913.11. Floor Area Ratio Standards

(a) With respect to a housing development project that meets the requirements of subdivision (b), a local agency shall not do any of the following:

(1) For a housing development project consisting of three to seven units, impose a floor area ratio standard that is less than 1.0.

(2) For a housing development project consisting of 8 to 10 units, impose a floor area ratio standard that is less than 1.25.

(3) Deny a housing development project located on an existing legal parcel solely on the basis that the lot area of the proposed lot does not meet the local agency’s requirements for minimum lot size.

(b) To be eligible for the provisions in subdivision (a), a housing development project shall meet all of the following conditions:

(1) The project consists of at least 3, but not more than 10, units.

(2) The project is located in a multifamily residential zone or a mixed-use zone, as designated by the local agency, and is not located in either of the following:

(A) Within a single-family zone.

(B) Within a historic district or property included on the State Historic Resources Inventory, as defined in Section 5020.1 of the Public Resources Code, or within a site that is designated or listed as a city or county landmark or historic property or district pursuant to a city or county ordinance.

(3) The project is located on a legal parcel or parcels located in a city if, and only if, the city boundaries include some portion of either an urbanized area or urban cluster, as designated by the United States Census Bureau, or, for unincorporated areas, a legal parcel or parcels wholly within the boundaries of an urbanized area or urban cluster, as designated by the United States Census Bureau.

(c)  (1) This section shall not be construed to prohibit a local agency from imposing any zoning or design standards, including, but not limited to, building height and setbacks, on a housing development project that meets the requirements of subdivision (b), other than zoning or design standards that establish floor area ratios or lot size requirements that expressly conflict with the standards in subdivision (a).

(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a local agency may not impose a lot coverage requirement that would physically preclude a housing development project that meets the requirements established in subdivision (b) from achieving the floor area ratio allowed in subdivision (a).

(d) As used in this section:

(1) “Housing development project” means a housing development project as defined in paragraph (2) of subdivision (h) of Section 65589.5.

(2) “Local agency” means a county, city, or city and county, including a charter city, or city and county.

(3) “Unit” means a unit of housing, but shall not include an accessory dwelling unit or a junior accessory dwelling unit. [2021]

Govt. Code §65852.22.  Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit: Guideline to Local Agency for Adopting Ordinance

California Government Code  >   Chapter 1.1  >   Govt. Code §65852.22.  Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit: Guideline to Local Agency for Adopting Ordinance

*New statutes and amendments effective January 1, 2023 are shown in bold, underline italics. [ ] indicates an amendment of deleted text only.

(a) Notwithstanding Section 65852.2, a local agency may, by ordinance, provide for the creation of junior accessory dwelling units in single-family residential zones. The ordinance may require a permit to be obtained for the creation of a junior accessory dwelling unit, and shall do all of the following:

(1) Limit the number of junior accessory dwelling units to one per residential lot zoned for single-family residences with a single-family residence built, or proposed to be built, on the lot.

(2) Require owner-occupancy in the single family residence in which the junior accessory dwelling unit will be permitted. The owner may reside in either the remaining portion of the structure or the newly created junior accessory dwelling unit. Owner-occupancy shall not be required if the owner is another governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization.

(3) Require the recordation of a deed restriction, which shall run with the land, shall be filed with the permitting agency, and shall include both of the following:

(A) A prohibition on the sale of the junior accessory dwelling unit separate from the sale of the single-family residence, including a statement that the deed restriction may be enforced against future purchasers.

(B) A restriction on the size and attributes of the junior accessory dwelling unit that conforms with this section.

(4) Require a permitted junior accessory dwelling unit to be constructed within the walls of the proposed or existing single-family residence. For purposes of this paragraph, enclosed uses within the residence, such as attached garages, are considered a part of the proposed or existing single-family residence.

(5)  (A) Require a permitted junior accessory dwelling unit to include a separate entrance from the main entrance to the proposed or existing single-family residence.

(B) If a permitted junior accessory dwelling unit does not include a separate bathroom, the permitted junior accessory dwelling unit shall include a separate entrance from the main entrance to the structure, with an interior entry to the main living area.

(6) Require the permitted junior accessory dwelling unit to include an efficiency kitchen, which shall include all of the following:

(A) A cooking facility with appliances.

(B) A food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size in relation to the size of the junior accessory dwelling unit.

(b)  (1) An ordinance shall not require additional parking as a condition to grant a permit.

(2) This subdivision shall not be interpreted to prohibit the requirement of an inspection, including the imposition of a fee for that inspection, to determine if the junior accessory dwelling unit complies with applicable building standards.

(c)  (1) An application for a permit pursuant to this section shall, notwithstanding Section 65901 or 65906 or any local ordinance regulating the issuance of variances or special use permits, be considered ministerially, without discretionary review or a hearing. The permitting agency shall either approve or deny the application to create or serve a junior accessory dwelling unit within 60 days from the date the local agency receives a completed application if there is an existing single-family dwelling on the lot. If the permit application to create or serve a junior accessory dwelling unit is submitted with a permit application to create or serve a new single-family dwelling on the lot, the permitting agency may delay approving or denying the permit application for the junior accessory dwelling unit until the permitting agency approves or denies on the permit application to create or serve the new single-family dwelling, but the application to create or serve the junior accessory dwelling unit shall still be considered ministerially without discretionary review or a hearing. If the applicant requests a delay, the 60-day time period shall be tolled for the period of the delay. A local agency may charge a fee to reimburse the local agency for costs incurred in connection with the issuance of a permit pursuant to this section.

(2) If a permitting agency denies an application for a junior accessory dwelling unit pursuant to paragraph (1), the permitting agency shall, within the time period described in paragraph (1), return in writing a full set of comments to the applicant with a list of items that are defective or deficient and a description of how the application can be remedied by the applicant.

(d) A local agency shall not deny an application for a permit to create a junior accessory dwelling unit pursuant to this section due to the correction of nonconforming zoning conditions, building code violations, or unpermitted structures that do not present a threat to public health and safety and that are not affected by the construction of the junior accessory dwelling unit.

(e) For purposes of any fire or life protection ordinance or regulation, a junior accessory dwelling unit shall not be considered a separate or new dwelling unit. This section shall not be construed to prohibit a city, county, city and county, or other local public entity from adopting an ordinance or regulation relating to fire and life protection requirements within a single-family residence that contains a junior accessory dwelling unit so long as the ordinance or regulation applies uniformly to all single-family residences within the zone regardless of whether the single-family residence includes a junior accessory dwelling unit or not.

(f) For purposes of providing service for water, sewer, or power, including a connection fee, a junior accessory dwelling unit shall not be considered a separate or new dwelling unit.

(g) This section shall not be construed to prohibit a local agency from adopting an ordinance or regulation, related to [ ] a service or a connection fee for water, sewer, or power, that applies to a single-family residence that contains a junior accessory dwelling unit, so long as that ordinance or regulation applies uniformly to all single-family residences regardless of whether the single-family residence includes a junior accessory dwelling unit.

(h) If a local agency has not adopted a local ordinance pursuant to this section, the local agency shall ministerially approve a permit to construct a junior accessory dwelling unit that satisfies the requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (e) of Section 65852.2 and the requirements of this section.

(i) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings:

(1) “Junior accessory dwelling unit” means a unit that is no more than 500 square feet in size and contained entirely within a single-family residence. A junior accessory dwelling unit may include separate sanitation facilities, or may share sanitation facilities with the existing structure.

(2) “Local agency” means a city, county, or city and county, whether general law or chartered.

(3) “Permitting agency” means any entity that is involved in the review of a permit for an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit and for which there is no substitute, including, but not limited to, applicable planning departments, building departments, utilities, and special districts. [2022]

Govt. Code §65852.2.    Accessory Dwelling Unit: Guideline to Local Agency for Adopting Ordinance (Effective January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2024)

California Government Code  >   Chapter 1.1  >   Govt. Code §65852.2.    Accessory Dwelling Unit: Guideline to Local Agency for Adopting Ordinance

*New statutes and amendments effective January 1, 2023 are shown in bold, underline italics. [ ] indicates an amendment of deleted text only.

(Effective January 1, 2023)[1]

[1] Section 65852.2 of the Government Code which was to become effective January 1, 2025 was repealed in the 2022 legislative session.

(a)        (1) A local agency may, by ordinance, provide for the creation of accessory dwelling units in areas zoned to allow single-family or multifamily dwelling residential use. The ordinance shall do all of the following:

(A) Designate areas within the jurisdiction of the local agency where accessory dwelling units may be permitted. The designation of areas may be based on the adequacy of water and sewer services and the impact of accessory dwelling units on traffic flow and public safety. A local agency that does not provide water or sewer services shall consult with the local water or sewer service provider regarding the adequacy of water and sewer services before designating an area where accessory dwelling units may be permitted.

(B)  (i) Impose objective standards on accessory dwelling units that include, but are not limited to, parking, height, setback, landscape, architectural review, maximum size of a unit, and standards that prevent adverse impacts on any real property that is listed in the California Register of Historic Resources. These standards shall not include requirements on minimum lot size.

(ii) Notwithstanding clause (i), a local agency may reduce or eliminate parking requirements for any accessory dwelling unit located within its jurisdiction.

(C) Provide that accessory dwelling units do not exceed the allowable density for the lot upon which the accessory dwelling unit is located, and that accessory dwelling units are a residential use that is consistent with the existing general plan and zoning designation for the lot.

(D) Require the accessory dwelling units to comply with all of the following:

(i) The accessory dwelling unit may be rented separate from the primary residence, but may not be sold or otherwise conveyed separate from the primary residence.

(ii) The lot is zoned to allow single-family or multifamily dwelling residential use and includes a proposed or existing dwelling.

(iii) The accessory dwelling unit is either attached to, or located within, the proposed or existing primary dwelling, including attached garages, storage areas or similar uses, or an accessory structure or detached from the proposed or existing primary dwelling and located on the same lot as the proposed or existing primary dwelling, including detached garages.

(iv) If there is an existing primary dwelling, the total floor area of an attached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 50 percent of the existing primary dwelling.

(v) The total floor area for a detached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 1,200 square feet.

(vi) No passageway shall be required in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit.

(vii) No setback shall be required for an existing living area or accessory structure or a structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure that is converted to an accessory dwelling unit or to a portion of an accessory dwelling unit, and a setback of no more than four feet from the side and rear lot lines shall be required for an accessory dwelling unit that is not converted from an existing structure or a new structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure.

(viii) Local building code requirements that apply to detached dwellings, except that the construction of an accessory dwelling unit shall not constitute a Group R occupancy change under the local building code, as described in Section 310 of the California Building Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), unless the building official or enforcement agency of the local agency makes a written finding based on substantial evidence in the record that the construction of the accessory dwelling unit could have a specific, adverse impact on public health and safety. Nothing in this clause shall be interpreted to prevent a local agency from changing the occupancy code of a space that was unhabitable space or was only permitted for nonresidential use and was subsequently converted for residential use pursuant to this section.

(ix) Approval by the local health officer where a private sewage disposal system is being used, if required.

(x)  (I) Parking requirements for accessory dwelling units shall not exceed one parking space per accessory dwelling unit or per bedroom, whichever is less. These spaces may be provided as tandem parking on a driveway.

(II) Off­street parking shall be permitted in setback areas in locations determined by the local agency or through tandem parking, unless specific findings are made that parking in setback areas or tandem parking is not feasible based upon specific site or regional topographical or fire and life safety conditions.

(III) This clause shall not apply to an accessory dwelling unit that is described in subdivision (d).

(xi) When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit or converted to an accessory dwelling unit, the local agency shall not require that those offstreet parking spaces be replaced.

(xii) Accessory dwelling units shall not be required to provide fire sprinklers if they are not required for the primary residence. The construction of an accessory dwelling unit shall not trigger a requirement for fire sprinklers to be installed in the existing primary dwelling.

(2) The ordinance shall not be considered in the application of any local ordinance, policy, or program to limit residential growth.

(3)   (A) A permit application for an accessory dwelling unit or a junior accessory dwelling unit shall be considered and approved ministerially without discretionary review or a hearing, notwithstanding Section 65901 or 65906 or any local ordinance regulating the issuance of variances or special use permits. The permitting agency shall either approve or deny the application to create or serve an accessory dwelling unit or a junior accessory dwelling unit within 60 days from the date the permitting agency receives a completed application if there is an existing single-family or multifamily dwelling on the lot. If the permit application to create or serve an accessory dwelling unit or a junior accessory dwelling unit is submitted with a permit application to create a new single-family or multifamily dwelling on the lot, the permitting agency may delay approving or denying the permit application for the accessory dwelling unit or the junior accessory dwelling unit until the permitting agency approves or denies the permit application to create the new single-family or multifamily dwelling, but the application to create or serve the accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit shall be considered without discretionary review or hearing. If the applicant requests a delay, the 60-day time period shall be tolled for the period of the delay. If the local agency has not approved or denied the completed application within 60 days, the application shall be deemed approved. A local agency may charge a fee to reimburse it for costs incurred to implement this paragraph, including the costs of adopting or amending any ordinance that provides for the creation of an accessory dwelling unit.

(B) If a permitting agency denies an application for an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit pursuant to subparagraph (A), the permitting agency shall, within the time period described in subparagraph (A), return in writing a full set of comments to the applicant with a list of items that are defective or deficient and a description of how the application can be remedied by the applicant.

                  (4) The ordinance shall require that a demolition permit for a detached garage that is to be replaced with an accessory dwelling unit be reviewed with the application for the accessory dwelling unit and issued at the same time.

                  (5) The ordinance shall not require, and the applicant shall not be otherwise required, to provide written notice or post a placard for the demolition of a detached garage that is to be replaced with an accessory dwelling unit, unless the property is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district.

(6) An existing ordinance governing the creation of an accessory dwelling unit by a local agency or an accessory dwelling ordinance adopted by a local agency shall provide an approval process that includes only ministerial provisions for the approval of accessory dwelling units and shall not include any discretionary processes, provisions, or requirements for those units, except as otherwise provided in this subdivision. If a local agency has an existing accessory dwelling unit ordinance that fails to meet the requirements of this subdivision, that ordinance shall be null and void and that agency shall thereafter apply the standards established in this subdivision for the approval of accessory dwelling units, unless and until the agency adopts an ordinance that complies with this section.

(7) No other local ordinance, policy, or regulation shall be the basis for the delay or denial of a building permit or a use permit under this subdivision.

(8)  (A) This subdivision establishes the maximum standards that local agencies shall use to evaluate a proposed accessory dwelling unit on a lot that includes a proposed or existing single-family dwelling. No additional standards, other than those provided in this subdivision, shall be used or imposed, except that, subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), except that a local agency may require an applicant for a permit issued pursuant to this subdivision to be an owner-occupant.

(B)  (i) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), a local agency shall not impose an owner-occupant requirement on an accessory dwelling unit before January 1, 2025.

                              (ii) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), a local agency shall not impose an owner-occupant requirement on an accessory dwelling unit that was permitted between January 1, 2020, and January 1, 2025.

                        (C) Notwithstanding subparagraphs (A) and (B), a local agency may require that an accessory dwelling unit be used for rentals of terms longer than 30 days.

(9) A local agency may amend its zoning ordinance or general plan to incorporate the policies, procedures, or other provisions applicable to the creation of an accessory dwelling unit if these provisions are consistent with the limitations of this subdivision.

(10) An accessory dwelling unit that conforms to this subdivision shall be deemed to be an accessory use or an accessory building and shall not be considered to exceed the allowable density for the lot upon which it is located, and shall be deemed to be a residential use that is consistent with the existing general plan and zoning designations for the lot. The accessory dwelling unit shall not be considered in the application of any local ordinance, policy, or program to limit residential growth.

(b)  (1) When a local agency that has not adopted an ordinance governing accessory dwelling units in accordance with subdivision (a) receives an application for a permit to create or serve an accessory dwelling unit pursuant to this subdivision, the local agency shall approve or disapprove the application ministerially without discretionary review pursuant to subdivision (a). The permitting agency shall either approve or deny he application to create or serve an accessory dwelling unit or a junior accessory dwelling unit within 60 days from the date the permitting agency receives a completed application if there is an existing single-family or multifamily dwelling on the lot. If the permit application to create or serve an accessory dwelling unit or a junior accessory dwelling unit is submitted with a permit application to create or serve a new single-family or multifamily dwelling on the lot, the permitting agency may delay approving or denying the permit application for the accessory dwelling unit or the junior accessory dwelling unit until the permitting agency approves or denies the permit application to create or serve the new single-family or multifamily dwelling, but the application to create or serve the accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit shall still be considered ministerially without discretionary review or a hearing. If the applicant requests a delay, the 60-day time period shall be tolled for the period of the delay. If the local agency has not approved or denied the completed application within 60 days, the application shall be deemed approved.

(2) If a permitting agency denies an application for an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit pursuant to paragraph (1), the permitting agency shall, within the time period described in paragraph (1), return in writing a full set of comments to the applicant with a list of items that are defective or deficient and a description of how the application can be remedied by the applicant.

(c)  (1) Subject to paragraph (2), a local agency may establish minimum and maximum unit size requirements for both attached and detached accessory dwelling units.

(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a local agency shall not establish by ordinance any of the following:

(A) A minimum square footage requirement for either an attached or detached accessory dwelling unit that prohibits an efficiency unit.

(B) A maximum square footage requirement for either an attached or detached accessory dwelling unit that is less than either of the following:

(i) 850 square feet.

(ii) 1,000 square feet for an accessory dwelling unit that provides more than one bedroom.

(C) Any requirement for a zoning clearance or separate zoning review or any other minimum or maximum size for an accessory dwelling unit, size based upon a percentage of the proposed or existing primary dwelling, or limits on lot coverage, floor area ratio, open space, front setbacks, and minimum lot size, for either attached or detached dwellings that does not permit at least an 800 square foot accessory dwelling unit [ ] with four-foot side and rear yard setbacks to be constructed in compliance with all other local development standards.

(D) Any height limitation that does not allow at least the following, as applicable:

(i) A height of 16 feet for a detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an existing or proposed single family or multifamily dwelling unit.

                              (ii) A height of 18 feet for a detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an existing or proposed single family or multifamily dwelling unit that is within one-half of one mile walking distance of a major transit stop or a high-quality transit corridor, as those terms are defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code. A local agency shall also allow an additional two feet in height to accommodate a roof pitch on the accessory dwelling unit that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit.

                              (iii) A height of 18 feet for a detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an existing or proposed multifamily, multistory dwelling.

                              (iv) A height of 25 feet or the height limitation in the local zoning ordinance that applies to the primary dwelling, whichever is lower, for an accessory dwelling unit that is attached to a primary dwelling. This clause shall not require a local agency to allow an accessory dwelling unit to exceed two stories.

(d) Notwithstanding any other law, and whether or not [ ] the local agency has adopted an ordinance governing accessory dwelling units in accordance with subdivision (a), all of the following shall apply: 

                  (1) The local agency shall not impose any parking standards for an accessory dwelling unit in any of the following instances:

                        (A) Where the accessory dwelling unit is located within one-half mile walking distance of public transit.

                        (B) Where the accessory dwelling unit is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district.

                        (C) Where the accessory dwelling unit is part of the proposed or existing primary residence or an accessory structure.

                        (D) When onstreet parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the accessory dwelling unit.

                        (E) When there is a car share vehicle located within one block of the accessory dwelling unit.

                        (F) When a permit application for an accessory dwelling unit is submitted with a permit application to create a new single-family dwelling or a new multifamily dwelling on the same lot, provided that the accessory dwelling unit or the parcel satisfies any other criteria listed in this paragraph.

(2) The local agency shall not deny an application for a permit to create an accessory dwelling unit due to the correction of nonconforming zoning conditions, building code violations, or unpermitted structures that do not present a threat to public health and safety and are not affected by the construction of the accessory dwelling unit.

(e)  (1) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) to (d), inclusive, a local agency shall ministerially approve an application for a building permit within a residential or mixed-use zone to create any of the following:

(A) One accessory dwelling unit and one junior accessory dwelling unit per lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling if all of the following apply:

(i) The accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit is within the proposed space of a single-family dwelling or existing space of a single-family dwelling or accessory structure and may include an expansion of not more than 150 square feet beyond the same physical dimensions as the existing accessory structure. An expansion beyond the physical dimensions of the existing accessory structure shall be limited to accommodating ingress and egress.

(ii) The space has exterior access from the proposed or existing single-family dwelling.

(iii) The side and rear setbacks are sufficient for fire and safety.

(iv) The junior accessory dwelling unit complies with the requirements of Section 65852.22.

(B) One detached, new construction, accessory dwelling unit that does not exceed four-foot side and rear yard setbacks for a lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling. The accessory dwelling unit may be combined with a junior accessory dwelling unit described in subparagraph (A). A local agency may impose the following conditions on the accessory dwelling unit:

(i) A total floor area limitation of not more than 800 square feet.

(ii) A height limitation as provided in clause (i), (ii), or (iii) as applicable, of subparagraph (D) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (c).

(C)  (i) Multiple accessory dwelling units within the portions of existing multifamily dwelling structures that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages, if each unit complies with state building standards for dwellings.

(ii) A local agency shall allow at least one accessory dwelling unit within an existing multifamily dwelling and shall allow up to 25 percent of the existing multifamily dwelling units.

(D)  (i) Not more than two accessory dwelling units that are located on a lot that has an existing or proposed multifamily dwelling, but are detached from that multifamily dwelling and are subject to a height limitation in clause (i), (ii), or (iii), as applicable, of subparagraph (D) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (c) and rear yard and side setbacks of no more than four feet. 

                              (ii) If the existing multifamily dwelling has a rear or side setback of less than four feet, the local agency shall not require any modification of the existing multifamily dwelling as a condition of approving the application to construct an accessory dwelling unit that satisfies the requirements of this subparagraph.

(2) A local agency shall not require, as a condition for ministerial approval of a permit application for the creation of an accessory dwelling unit or a junior accessory dwelling unit, the correction of nonconforming zoning conditions.

(3) The installation of fire sprinklers shall not be required in an accessory dwelling unit if sprinklers are not required for the primary residence. The construction of an accessory dwelling unit shall not trigger a requirement for fire sprinklers to be installed in the existing multifamily dwelling. 

(4) A local agency may require owner-occupancy for either the primary dwelling or the accessory dwelling unit on a single-family lot, subject to the requirements of paragraph (8) of subdivision (a).

(5) A local agency shall require that a rental of the accessory dwelling unit created pursuant to this subdivision be for a term longer than 30 days.

(6) A local agency may require, as part of the application for a permit to create an accessory dwelling unit connected to an onsite wastewater treatment system, a percolation test completed within the last five years, or, if the percolation test has been recertified, within the last 10 years.

(7) Notwithstanding subdivision (c) and paragraph (1) a local agency that has adopted an ordinance by July 1, 2018, providing for the approval of accessory dwelling units in multifamily dwelling structures shall ministerially consider a permit application to construct an accessory dwelling unit that is described in paragraph (1), and may impose objective standards including, but not limited to, design, development, and historic standards on said accessory dwelling units. These standards shall not include requirements on minimum lot size.

(f)   (1) Fees charged for the construction of accessory dwelling units shall be determined in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 66000) and Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 66012).

(2) An accessory dwelling unit shall not be considered by a local agency, special district, or water corporation to be a new residential use for purposes of calculating connection fees or capacity charges for utilities, including water and sewer service, unless the accessory dwelling unit was constructed with a new single-family dwelling.

(3)  (A) A local agency, special district, or water corporation shall not impose any impact fee upon the development of an accessory dwelling unit less than 750 square feet. Any impact fees charged for an accessory dwelling unit of 750 square feet or more shall be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit.

(B) For purposes of this paragraph, “impact fee” has the same meaning as the term “fee” is defined in subdivision (b) of Section 66000, except that it also includes fees specified in Section 66477. “Impact fee” does not include any connection fee or capacity charge charged by a local agency, special district, or water corporation.

(4) For an accessory dwelling unit described in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (e), a local agency, special district, or water corporation shall not require the applicant to install a new or separate utility connection directly between the accessory dwelling unit and the utility or impose a related connection fee or capacity charge, unless the accessory dwelling unit was constructed with a new single-family dwelling.

(5) For an accessory dwelling unit that is not described in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (e), a local agency, special district, or water corporation may require a new or separate utility connection directly between the accessory dwelling unit and the utility. Consistent with Section 66013, the connection may be subject to a connection fee or capacity charge that shall be proportionate to the burden of the proposed accessory dwelling unit, based upon either its square feet or the number of its drainage fixture unit (DFU) values, as defined in the Uniform Plumbing Code adopted and published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, upon the water or sewer system. This fee or charge shall not exceed the reasonable cost of providing this service.

(g) This section shall supersede a conflicting local ordinance. This section does not limit the authority of local agencies to adopt less restrictive requirements for the creation of an accessory dwelling unit.

(h)  (1) A local agency shall submit a copy of the ordinance adopted pursuant to subdivision (a) to the Department of Housing and Community Development within 60 days after adoption. After adoption of an ordinance, the department may submit written findings to the local agency as to whether the ordinance complies with this section.

(2)  (A) If the department finds that the local agency’s ordinance does not comply with this section, the department shall notify the local agency and shall provide the local agency with a reasonable time, no longer than 30 days, to respond to the findings before taking any other action authorized by this section.

(B) The local agency shall consider the findings made by the department pursuant to subparagraph (A) and shall do one of the following:

(i) Amend the ordinance to comply with this section.

(ii) Adopt the ordinance without changes. The local agency shall include findings in its resolution adopting the ordinance that explain the reasons the local agency believes that the ordinance complies with this section despite the findings of the department.

(3)  (A) If the local agency does not amend its ordinance in response to the department’s findings or does not adopt a resolution with findings explaining the reason the ordinance complies with this section and addressing the department’s findings, the department shall notify the local agency and may notify the Attorney General that the local agency is in violation of state law.

(B) Before notifying the Attorney General that the local agency is in violation of state law, the department may consider whether a local agency adopted an ordinance in compliance with this section between January 1, 2017, and January 1, 2020.

(i) The department may review, adopt, amend, or repeal guidelines to implement uniform standards or criteria that supplement or clarify the terms, references, and standards set forth in this section. The guidelines adopted pursuant to this subdivision are not subject to Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2.

(j) As used in this section, the following terms mean:

(1) “Accessory dwelling unit” means an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family or multifamily dwelling is or will be situated. An accessory dwelling unit also includes the following:

(A) An efficiency unit.

(B) A manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code.

(2) “Accessory structure” means a structure that is accessory and incidental to a dwelling located on the same lot.

(3) “Efficiency unit” has the same meaning as defined in Section 17958.1 of the Health and Safety Code.

(4) “Living area” means the interior habitable area of a dwelling unit, including basements and attics, but does not include a garage or any accessory structure.

(5) “Local agency” means a city, county, or city and county, whether general law or chartered.

(6) “Nonconforming zoning condition” means a physical improvement on a property that does not conform with current zoning standards.

(7) “Objective standards” means standards that involve no personal or subjective judgment by a public official and are uniformly verifiable by reference to an external and uniform benchmark or criterion available and knowable by both the development applicant or proponent and the public official prior to submittal.

(8)“Passageway” means a pathway that is unobstructed clear to the sky and extends from a street to one entrance of the accessory dwelling unit.

(9) “Permitting agency” means any entity that is involved in the review of a permit for an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit and for which there is no substitute, including, but not limited to, applicable planning departments, building departments, utilities, and special districts.

(10) ”Proposed dwelling” means a dwelling that is the subject of a permit application and that meets the requirements for permitting.

(11) “Public transit” means a location, including, but not limited to, a bus stop or train station, where the public may access buses, trains, subways, and other forms of transportation that charge set fares, run on fixed routes, and are available to the public.

(12) “Tandem parking” means that two or more automobiles are parked on a driveway or in any other location on a lot, lined up behind one another.

(k) A local agency shall not issue a certificate of occupancy for an accessory dwelling unit before the local agency issues a certificate of occupancy for the primary dwelling.

(l) Nothing in this section shall be construed to supersede or in any way alter or lessen the effect or application of the California Coastal Act of 1976 (Division 20 (commencing with Section 30000) of the Public Resources Code), except that the local government shall not be required to hold public hearings for coastal development permit applications for accessory dwelling units.

(m) A local agency may count an accessory dwelling unit for purposes of identifying adequate sites for housing, as specified in subdivision (a) of Section 65583.1, subject to authorization by the department and compliance with this division.

(n) In enforcing building standards pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 17960) of Chapter 5 of Part 1.5 of Division 13 of the Health and Safety Code for an accessory dwelling unit described in paragraph (1) or (2), [ ] a local agency, upon request of an owner of an accessory dwelling unit for a delay in enforcement, shall delay enforcement of a building standard, subject to compliance with Section 17980.12 of the Health and Safety Code:

(1) The accessory dwelling unit was built before January 1, 2020.

(2) The accessory dwelling unit was built on or after January 1, 2020, in a local jurisdiction that, at the time the accessory dwelling unit was built, had a noncompliant accessory dwelling unit ordinance, but the ordinance is compliant at the time the request is made.

[ ] [2022]

Govt. Code Article 2. Public Notice Districts by County

Article  2. Public Notice Districts by County

 

§6085.100. Alameda County

(a) Alameda County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Alameda District, which is comprised of the City of Alameda.

(2) Berkeley-Albany District, which is comprised of the Cities of Albany and Berkeley.

(3) Fremont-Newark-Union City District, which is comprised of the Cities of Fremont, Newark, and Union City.

(4) Livermore District, which is comprised of the City of Livermore.

(5) Oakland-Piedmont District, which is comprised of the Cities of Emeryville, Oakland, and Piedmont.

(6) Pleasanton District, which is comprised of the Cities of Dublin and Pleasanton.

(7) San Leandro-Hayward District, which is comprised of the Cities of Hayward and San Leandro and the unincorporated areas known as Ashland, Castro Valley, Cherryland, Fairview, and San Lorenzo.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Alameda County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within five miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within five miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.110. Alpine County

Alpine County contains a single, countywide public notice district.

 

§6085.120. Amador County

Amador County contains a single, countywide public notice district.

 

 §6085.130. Butte County

(a) Butte County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Biggs District, which is comprised of the City of Biggs.

(2) Chico District, which is comprised of the City of Chico.

(3) Gridley District, which is comprised of the City of Gridley.

(4) Oroville District, which is comprised of the City of Oroville.

(5) Paradise District, which is comprised of the City of Paradise and the unincorporated area known as Magalia.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Butte County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.140. Calaveras County

(a) Calaveras County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Angels-Murphys District, which is comprised of the City of Angels Camp and the unincorporated area known as Murphys.

(2) San Andreas District, which is comprised of the unincorporated areas known as Rancho Calaveras, San Andreas, and Valley Springs.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Calaveras County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.150. Colusa County

(a) Colusa County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Colusa District, which is comprised of the City of Colusa.

(2) Williams District, which is comprised of the City of Williams.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Colusa County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.160. Contra Costa County

(a) Contra Costa County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Antioch District, which is comprised of the City of Antioch.

(2) Brentwood-Byron District, which is comprised of the City of Brentwood and the unincorporated areas known as Byron and Discovery Bay.

(3) El Cerrito-Kensington District, which is comprised of the City of El Cerrito and the unincorporated area known as Kensington.

(4) Mount Diablo District, which is comprised of the Cities of Clayton, Concord, Martinez, and Pleasant Hill.

(5) Oakley District, which is comprised of the City of Oakley and the unincorporated area known as Knightsen.

(6) Pinole-Hercules-Rodeo District, which is comprised of the Cities of Pinole and Hercules and the unincorporated area known as Rodeo.

(7) Pittsburgh District, which is comprised of the City of Pittsburgh and the unincorporated area known as Bay Point.

(8) Richmond District, which is comprised of the City of Richmond.

(9) San Pablo District, which is comprised of the City of San Pablo and the unincorporated areas known as Bayview, East Richmond Heights, El Sobrante, Montalvin Manor, North Richmond, Rollingwood, and Tara Hills.

(10) Walnut Creek-Danville District, which is comprised of the Cities of Danville, Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek and the unincorporated areas known as Alamo, Contra Costa Centre, and Reliez Valley.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Contra Costa County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within five miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within five miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.170. Del Norte County

(a) Del Norte County contains the Crescent District public notice district, which is comprised of Crescent City.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Del Norte County that is not within the district described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of the district, notice shall be published in the district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of the district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.180. El Dorado County

(a) El Dorado County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) El Dorado District, which is comprised of the unincorporated areas known as Cameron Park, Diamond Springs, and El Dorado Hills.

(2) Lake Valley District, which is comprised of the City of South Lake Tahoe.

(3) Placerville District, which is comprised of the City of Placerville.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within El Dorado County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.190. Fresno County

(a) Fresno County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Clovis District, which is comprised of the City of Clovis and the unincorporated area known as Tarpey Village.

(2) Coalinga District, which is comprised of the Cities of Coalinga and Huron.

(3) Firebaugh District, which is comprised of the Cities of Firebaugh and Mendota.

(4) Fowler District, which is comprised of the City of Fowler.

(5) Fresno District, which is comprised of the City of Fresno.

(6) Kerman District, which is comprised of the Cities of Kerman and San Joaquin.

(7) Kingsburg District, which is comprised of the City of Kingsburg.

(8) Parlier District, which is comprised of the City of Parlier and the unincorporated area known as Del Rey.

(9) Reedley District, which is comprised of the Cities of Orange Cove and Reedley.

(10) Sanger District, which is comprised of the City of Sanger.

(11) Selma District, which is comprised of the City of Selma.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Fresno County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.200. Glenn County

(a) Glenn County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Orland District, which is comprised of the City of Orland.

(2) Willows District, which is comprised of the City of Willows.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Glenn County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.210. Humboldt County

(a) Humboldt County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Arcata District, which is comprised of the Cities of Arcata, Blue Lake, and Trinidad and the unincorporated area known as McKinleyville.

(2) Eureka District, which is comprised of the City of Eureka.

(3) Fortuna District, which is comprised of the Cities of Ferndale, Fortuna, and Rio Dell.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Humboldt County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.220. Imperial County

(a) Imperial County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Brawley District, which is comprised of the City of Brawley.

(2) Calexico District, which is comprised of the City of Calexico.

(3) Calipatria District, which is comprised of the City of Calipatria.

(4) El Centro District, which is comprised of the City of El Centro.

(5) Holtville District, which is comprised of the City of Holtville.

(6) Imperial District, which is comprised of the City of Imperial.

(7) Westmoreland District, which is comprised of the City of Westmoreland.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Imperial County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.230. Inyo County

(a) Inyo County contains the Northern Inyo District public notice district, which is comprised of the City of Bishop.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Inyo County that is not within the district described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of the district, notice shall be published in the district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of the district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.240. Kern County

(a) Kern County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Arvin-Lamont District, which is comprised of the City of Arvin and the unincorporated areas known as Lamont and Weedpatch.

(2) Bakersfield District, which is comprised of the City of Bakersfield and the unincorporated areas known as Oildale and Rosedale.

(3) Delano-McFarland District, which is comprised of the Cities of Delano and McFarland.

(4) Indian Wells District, which is comprised of the City of Ridgecrest.

(5) Kern River-Rand District, which is comprised of the unincorporated areas known as Bodfish, Kernville, Lake Isabella, Weldon, and Wofford Heights.

(6) Maricopa-Taft District, which is comprised of the Cities of Maricopa and Taft.

(7) Mojave District, which is comprised of California City and the unincorporated areas known as Mojave and Rosamond.

(8) Shafter District, which is comprised of the City of Shafter.

(9) Tehachapi District, which is comprised of the City of Tehachapi and the unincorporated area known as Bear Valley Springs.

(10) Wasco District, which is comprised of the City of Wasco.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Kern County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.250. Kings County

(a) Kings County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Avenal District, which is comprised of the City of Avenal.

(2) Corcoran District, which is comprised of the City of Corcoran.

(3) Hanford District, which is comprised of the City of Hanford.

(4) Lemoore District, which is comprised of the City of Lemoore.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Kings County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.260. Lake County

(a) Lake County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Clearlake Highlands District, which is comprised of the City of Clearlake.

(2) Lakeport District, which is comprised of the City of Lakeport.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Lake County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.270. Lassen County

(a) Lassen County contains the Westwood-Honey Lake District public notice district, which is comprised of the City of Susanville and the unincorporated area known as Westwood.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Lassen County that is not within the district described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of the district, notice shall be published in the district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of the district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.280. Los Angeles

(a) Los Angeles County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Alhambra District, which is comprised of the Cities of Alhambra, Monterey Park, San Gabriel, and Temple City and the unincorporated areas known as East San Gabriel and South San Gabriel.

(2) Antelope District, which is comprised of the Cities of Lancaster and Palmdale and the unincorporated areas known as Antelope, Del Sur, Elizabeth Lake, Green Valley, Lake Hughes, Lake Los Angeles, Leona Valley, Little Rock, Llano, Pearblossom, Quartz Hill, Sun Village, and Wilsona.

(3) Beverly Hills District, which is comprised of the Cities of Beverly Hills and West Hollywood.

(4) Burbank District, which is comprised of the City of Burbank.

(5) Catalina District, which is comprised of San Clemente Island and Santa Catalina Island.

(6) Citrus District, which is comprised of the Cities of Azusa, Baldwin Park, Covina, Glendora, Industry, Irwindale, and West Covina and the unincorporated areas known as Citrus, Charter Oak, Rowland Heights, South San Jose Hills, Valinda, Vincent, and West Puente Valley.

(7) Compton District, which is comprised of the Cities of Carson, Compton, Lynwood, and Paramount and the unincorporated areas known as Athens, East Compton, East Rancho Dominguez, West Carson, West Compton, West Rancho Dominguez, and Willowbrook.

(8) Culver District, which is comprised of Culver City and the unincorporated areas known as Centinela, Ladera Heights, Marina Del Rey, View Park, and Windsor Hills.

(9) Downey District, which is comprised of the Cities of Downey, La Mirada, and Norwalk.

(10) East Los Angeles District, which is comprised of the Cities of Commerce and Montebello and the unincorporated areas known as Belvedere and East Los Angeles.

(11) El Monte-Rio Hondo District, which is comprised of the Cities of El Monte, La Puente, Rosemead, and South El Monte and the unincorporated areas known as Avocado Heights, East Arcadia, Hacienda Heights, Mayflower Village, North El Monte, and Rio Hondo.

(12) Glendale District, which is comprised of the Cities of Glendale and La Cañada Flintridge and the unincorporated areas known as La Crescenta and Montrose.

(13) Inglewood District, which is comprised of the Cities of El Segundo, Hawthorne, and Inglewood and the unincorporated areas known as Del Aire, Lennox, West Athens, and Westmont.

(14) Long Beach District, which is comprised of the Cities of Long Beach and Signal Hill.

(15) Los Angeles District, which is comprised of the Cities of Los Angeles and San Fernando.

(16) Los Cerritos District, which is comprised of the Cities of Artesia, Bell Flower, Cerritos, Hawaiian Gardens, and Lakewood.

(17) Malibu District, which is comprised of the Cities of Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Malibu, and Westlake Village and the unincorporated areas known as Agoura, Malibu Heights, Topanga, and West Hills.

(18) Newhall-Soledad District, which is comprised of the City of Santa Clarita and the unincorporated areas known as Acton, Agua Dulce, Castaic, Canyon Country, Halsey Canyon, Gorman, Neenach, Newhall, Santa Susana Mountains, Saugus, Stevenson Ranch, Val Verde, and Valencia.

(19) Pasadena District, which is comprised of the Cities of Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre, and South Pasadena and the unincorporated areas known as Altadena, East Pasadena, Kinneloa Mesa, and San Pasqual.

(20) Pomona District, which is comprised of the Cities of Claremont, Diamond Bar, La Verne, Pomona, San Dimas, and Walnut.

(21) Santa Anita District, which is comprised of the Cities of Arcadia, Bradbury, Duarte, and Monrovia and the unincorporated area known as South Monrovia Island.

(22) Santa Monica District, which is comprised of the City of Santa Monica.

(23) South Bay District, which is comprised of the Cities of Gardena, Hermosa Beach, Lawndale, Lomita, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, and Torrance and the unincorporated areas known as Alondra Park and El Camino Village.

(24) Southeast District, which is comprised of the Cities of Bell, Bell Gardens, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood, South Gate, and Vernon and the unincorporated areas known as Florence-Graham and Walnut Park.

(25) Whittier District, which is comprised of the Cities of La Habra Heights, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, and Whittier and the unincorporated areas known as East Whittier, Rose Hills, South Whittier, and West Whittier-Los Nietos.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Los Angeles County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within five miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within five miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.290. Madera County

(a) Madera County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Chowchilla District, which is comprised of the City of Chowchilla.

(2) Madera District, which is comprised of the City of Madera.

(3) Sierra District, which is comprised of the unincorporated areas known as Ahwahnee, Coarsegold, Oakhurst, and Yosemite Lakes.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Madera County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.300. Marin County

(a) Marin County contains the Central District public notice district, which is comprised of the Cities of Belvedere, Corte Madera, Fairfax, Larkspur, Mill Valley, Novato, Ross, San Anselmo, San Rafael, Sausalito, and Tiburon and the unincorporated area known as Tamalpais-Homestead Valley.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Marin County that is not within the district described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of the district, notice shall be published in the district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of the district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.310. Mariposa County

Mariposa County contains a single, countywide public notice district.

 

§6085.320. Mendocino County

(a) Mendocino County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Arena District, which is comprised of the City of Point Arena.

(2) Little Lake District, which is comprised of the City of Willits.

(3) Ten Mile River District, which is comprised of the City of Fort Bragg.

(4) Ukiah District, which is comprised of the City of Ukiah.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Mendocino County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.330. Merced County

(a) Merced County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Atwater District, which is comprised of the City of Atwater and the unincorporated areas known as Cressey, McSwain, and Winton.

(2) Dos Palos District, which is comprised of the City of Dos Palos.

(3) Gustine District, which is comprised of the City of Gustine.

(4) Livingston District, which is comprised of the City of Livingston and the unincorporated areas known as Ballico, Delhi, and Stevinson.

(5) Los Banos District, which is comprised of the City of Los Banos and the unincorporated area known as Santa Nella.

(6) Merced District, which is comprised of the City of Merced and the unincorporated area known as Franklin.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Merced County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.340. Modoc County

(a) Modoc County contains the Alturas District public notice district, which is comprised of the City of Alturas.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Modoc County that is not within the district described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of the district, notice shall be published in the district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of the district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.350. Mono County

Mono County contains a single, countywide public notice district.

 

§6085.360. Monterey County

(a) Monterey County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Castroville-Pajaro District, which is comprised of the unincorporated areas known as Castroville, Pajaro, and Pruneville.

(2) Gonzales District, which is comprised of the City of Gonzales.

(3) Greenfield District, which is comprised of the City of Greenfield.

(4) King City District, which is comprised of King City.

(5) Monterey-Carmel District, which is comprised of the Cities of Carmel, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Sand City, and Seaside.

(6) Pacific Grove District, which is comprised of the City of Pacific Grove and the unincorporated area known as Del Monte Forest.

(7) Salinas District, which is comprised of the Cities of Marina and Salinas.

(8) Soledad District, which is comprised of the City of Soledad.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Monterey County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.370. Napa County

(a) Napa County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Calistoga District, which is comprised of the City of Calistoga.

(2) Napa District, which is comprised of the Cities of American Canyon, Napa, and Yountville.

(3) St. Helena District, which is comprised of the City of St. Helena and the unincorporated areas known as Angwin, Oakville, and Rutherford.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Napa County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.380. Nevada County

(a) Nevada County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Grass Valley District, which is comprised of the City of Grass Valley.

(2) Nevada District, which is comprised of Nevada City.

(3) Truckee District, which is comprised of the City of Truckee.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Nevada County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.390. Orange County

(a) Orange County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Central Orange County District, which is comprised of the Cities of Orange, Santa Ana, Tustin, and Villa Park and the unincorporated area known as North Tustin.

(2) North Orange County District, which is comprised of the Cities of Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Cypress, Fullerton, Garden Grove, La Habra, La Palma, Placentia, Stanton, and Yorba Linda.

(3) Orange County Harbor District, which is comprised of the Cities of Costa Mesa, Irvine, and Newport Beach.

(4) South Orange County District, which is comprised of the Cities of Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, and San Juan Capistrano and the unincorporated areas known as Coto de Caza and Ladera Ranch.

(5) West Orange County District, which is comprised of the Cities of Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, and Westminster and the unincorporated area known as Rossmoor.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Orange County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within five miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within five miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.400. Placer County

(a) Placer County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Auburn District, which is comprised of the City of Auburn and the unincorporated areas known as Meadow Vista, Newcastle, and North Auburn.

(2) Colfax-Alta-Dutch Flat District, which is comprised of the City of Colfax and the unincorporated areas known as Alta and Dutch Flat.

(3) Lincoln District, which is comprised of the City of Lincoln.

(4) Loomis District, which is comprised of the Cities of Loomis and Rocklin and the unincorporated areas known as Granite Bay and Penryn.

(5) Roseville District, which is comprised of the City of Roseville.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Placer County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.410. Plumas County

(a) Plumas County contains the Beckwourth District public notice district, which is comprised of the City of Portola and the unincorporated area known as Beckwourth.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Plumas County that is not within the district described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of the district, notice shall be published in the district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of the district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.420. Riverside County

(a) Riverside County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Beaumont District, which is comprised of the Cities of Beaumont and Calimesa and the unincorporated area known as Cherry Valley.

(2) Coachella District, which is comprised of the City of Coachella and the unincorporated areas known as Thermal and Vista Santa Rosa.

(3) Corona District, which is comprised of the Cities of Corona, Eastvale, and Norco and the unincorporated areas known as El Sobrante, Home Gardens, and Temescal Valley.

(4) Desert District, which is comprised of the Cities of Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs, Indian Wells, Indio, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, and Rancho Mirage.

(5) Elsinore District, which is comprised of the Cities of Canyon Lake, Lake Elsinore, and Wildomar and the unincorporated areas known as Lakeland Village and Meadowbrook.

(6) Hemet District, which is comprised of the City of Hemet and the unincorporated areas known as East Hemet, Green Acres, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Valle Vista, and Winchester.

(7) Jurupa District, which is comprised of the City of Jurupa Valley.

(8) Mecca District, which is comprised of the unincorporated areas known as Oasis and Mecca.

(9) Murrieta District, which is comprised of the Cities of Murrieta and Temecula and the unincorporated area known as French Valley.

(10) Palo Verde District, which is comprised of the City of Blythe.

(11) Perris District, which is comprised of the Cities of Menifee and Perris and the unincorporated areas known as Good Hope, Homeland, Lake Mathews, Mead Valley, and Nuevo.

(12) Riverside District, which is comprised of the Cities of Moreno Valley and Riverside and the unincorporated areas known as March AFB and Woodcrest.

(13) San Gorgonio District, which is comprised of the City of Banning and the unincorporated areas known as Cabazon and Whitewater.

(14) San Jacinto District, which is comprised of the City of San Jacinto.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Riverside County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.430. Sacramento County

(a) Sacramento County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Elk Grove-Galt District, which is comprised of the Cities of Elk Grove and Galt and the unincorporated areas known as Rancho Murieta, Vineyard, and Wilton.

(2) Fair Oaks-Folsom District, which is comprised of the City of Folsom and the unincorporated areas known as Fair Oaks, Gold River, and Orangevale.

(3) Sacramento District, which is comprised of the Cities of Citrus Heights, Rancho Cordova, and Sacramento and the unincorporated areas known as Antelope, Arden-Arcade, Carmichael, Florin, Foothill Farms, La Riviera, Lemon Hill, North Highlands, Parkway, Rio Linda, and Rosemont.

(4) Walnut Grove-Isleton District, which is comprised of the City of Isleton and the unincorporated area known as Walnut Grove.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Sacramento County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

 

§6085.440. San Benito County

(a) San Benito County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Hollister District, which is comprised of the City of Hollister.

(2) San Juan District, which is comprised of the City of San Juan Bautista.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within San Benito County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.450. San Bernardino County

(a) San Bernardino County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Barstow District, which is comprised of the City of Barstow.

(2) Bear Valley District, which is comprised of the City of Big Bear Lake and the unincorporated area known as Big Bear City.

(3) Bloomington District, which is comprised of the Cities of Fontana and Rialto and the unincorporated areas known as Bloomington and Lytle Creek.

(4) Chino District, which is comprised of the Cities of Chino and Chino Hills.

(5) Crest Forest District, which is comprised of the unincorporated areas known as Crestline and Lake Arrowhead.

(6) Cucamonga-Etiwanda District, which is comprised of the Cities of Montclair, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, and Upland.

(7) Needles District, which is comprised of the City of Needles.

(8) San Bernardino District, which is comprised of the Cities of Colton, Grand Terrace, Highland, Loma Linda, and San Bernardino and the unincorporated area known as Muscoy.

(9) Twentynine Palms District, which is comprised of the Cities of Twentynine Palms and Yucca Valley.

(10) Victorville District, which is comprised of the Cities of Adelanto, Apple Valley, Hesperia, and Victorville and the unincorporated areas known as Lucerne Valley and Phelan.

(11) Yucaipa District, which is comprised of the Cities of Redlands and Yucaipa and the unincorporated area known as Mentone.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within San Bernardino County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.460. San Diego County

(a) San Diego County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) El Cajon District, which is comprised of the Cities of El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, and Santee and the unincorporated areas known as Alpine, Bostonia, Casa de Oro, Jamul, La Presa, Lakeside, Mount Helix, Ramona, Rancho San Diego, San Diego Country Estates, Spring Valley, and Winter Gardens.

(2) North County District, which is comprised of the Cities of Carlsbad, Del Mar, Encinitas, Escondido, Oceanside, San Marcos, Solana Beach, and Vista and the unincorporated areas known as Camp Pendleton, Fairbanks Ranch, Fallbrook, and Rancho Santa Fe.

(3) San Diego District, which is comprised of the Cities of Poway and San Diego, excluding that part of the City of San Diego that is in the South Bay District.

(4) South Bay District, which is comprised of the Cities of Chula Vista, Coronado, Imperial Beach, and National City, the unincorporated area known as Bonita, and that part of the City of San Diego lying south of the City of Chula Vista.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within San Diego County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.470. The City and County of San Francisco

The City and County of San Francisco contains a single, countywide public notice district.

 

§6085.480. San Joaquin County

(a) San Joaquin County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Lodi District, which is comprised of the City of Lodi.

(2) Manteca-Ripon-Escalon District, which is comprised of the Cities of Escalon, Lathrop, Manteca, and Ripon and the unincorporated area known as French Camp.

(3) Stockton District, which is comprised of the City of Stockton and the unincorporated area known as Garden Acres.

(4) Tracy District, which is comprised of the City of Tracy.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within San Joaquin County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.490. San Luis Obispo County

(a) San Luis Obispo County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) First District, which is comprised of the City of El Paso de Robles.

(2) Second District, which is comprised of the City of Atascadero and the unincorporated area known as Templeton.

(3) Third District, which is comprised of the City of Morro Bay and the unincorporated area known as Los Osos.

(4) Fourth District, which is comprised of the City of San Luis Obispo and the unincorporated areas known as Avila Beach and Los Ranchos.

(5) Fifth District, which is comprised of the Cities of Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, and Pismo Beach and the unincorporated areas known as Edna and Nipomo.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within San Luis Obispo County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.500. San Mateo County

(a) San Mateo County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Central District, which is comprised of the Cities of Belmont, Burlingame, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Hillsborough, Millbrae, and San Mateo and the unincorporated area known as Montara.

(2) Northern District, which is comprised of the Cities of Brisbane, Colma, Daly City, Pacifica, San Bruno, and South San Francisco.

(3) Southern District, which is comprised of the Cities of Atherton, East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Carlos, and Woodside and the unincorporated area known as North Fair Oaks.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within San Mateo County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within five miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within five miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.510. Santa Barbara County

(a) Santa Barbara County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Carpinteria-Montecito District, which is comprised of the City of Carpinteria and the unincorporated area known as Montecito.

(2) Guadalupe District, which is comprised of the City of Guadalupe.

(3) Lompoc District, which is comprised of the City of Lompoc and the unincorporated area known as Vandenberg AFB.

(4) Santa Barbara-Goleta District, which is comprised of the Cities of Goleta and Santa Barbara and the unincorporated area known as Isla Vista.

(5) Santa Maria District, which is comprised of the City of Santa Maria and the unincorporated areas known as Los Alamos and Orcutt.

(6) Solvang District, which is comprised of the Cities of Buellton and Solvang.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Santa Barbara County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.520. Santa Clara County

(a) Santa Clara County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Gilroy-Morgan Hill District, which is comprised of the Cities of Gilroy and Morgan Hill.

(2) Los Gatos-Campbell-Saratoga District, which is comprised of the Cities of Campbell, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, and Saratoga.

(3) Palo Alto-Mountain View District, which is comprised of the Cities of Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, and Palo Alto and the unincorporated areas known as Loyola and Stanford.

(4) San Jose-Milpitas-Alviso District, which is comprised of the Cities of Milpitas and San Jose and the unincorporated area known as Alum Rock.

(5) Santa Clara-Cupertino District, which is comprised of the Cities of Cupertino and Santa Clara.

(6) Sunnyvale District, which is comprised of the City of Sunnyvale.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Santa Clara County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within five miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within five miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.530. Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County contains a single, countywide public notice district.

 

§6085.540. Shasta County

(a) Shasta County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Anderson District, which is comprised of the City of Anderson.

(2) Central Valley District, which is comprised of the City of Shasta Lake.

(3) Redding District, which is comprised of the City of Redding.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Shasta County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.550. Sierra County

Sierra County contains a single, countywide public notice district.

 

§6085.560. Siskiyou County

(a) Siskiyou County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Dorris District, which is comprised of the City of Dorris.

(2) Dunsmuir-Mount Shasta District, which is comprised of the Cities of Dunsmuir and Mount Shasta.

(3) Scott Valley District, which is comprised of the Cities of Etna and Fort Jones.

(4) Shasta Valley District, which is comprised of the Cities of Montague and Weed.

(5) Tulelake District, which is comprised of the City of Tulelake.

(6) Yreka District, which is comprised of the City of Yreka.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Siskiyou County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.570. Solano County

(a) Solano County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Benicia District, which is comprised of the City of Benicia.

(2) Dixon District, which is comprised of the City of Dixon.

(3) Fairfield-Suisun District, which is comprised of the Cities of Fairfield and Suisun.

(4) Rio Vista District, which is comprised of the City of Rio Vista.

(5) Vacaville District, which is comprised of the City of Vacaville.

(6) Vallejo District, which is comprised of the City of Vallejo.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Solano County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.580. Sonoma County

(a) Sonoma County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Central Sonoma County District, which is comprised of the Cities of Cotati, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, and Sebastopol and the unincorporated areas known as Bloomfield, Forestville, and Guerneville.

(2) Northern District, which is comprised of the Cities of Cloverdale, Healdsburg, and Windsor.

(3) Petaluma District, which is comprised of the City of Petaluma and the unincorporated area known as Penngrove.

(4) Sonoma District, which is comprised of the City of Sonoma and the unincorporated areas known as Boyes Hot Springs and Kenwood.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Sonoma County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.590. Stanislaus County

(a) Stanislaus County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Ceres District, which is comprised of the Cities of Ceres and Hughson and the unincorporated areas known as Bystrom, Keyes, and Parklawn.

(2) Modesto District, which is comprised of the City of Modesto and the unincorporated areas known as Airport, Del Rio, Empire, and Salida.

(3) Newman District, which is comprised of the City of Newman and the unincorporated area known as Crows Landing.

(4) Oakdale-Waterford District, which is comprised of the Cities of Oakdale and Waterford.

(5) Patterson District, which is comprised of the City of Patterson and the unincorporated area known as Grayson.

(6) Riverbank District, which is comprised of the City of Riverbank.

(7) Turlock District, which is comprised of the City of Turlock.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Stanislaus County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.600. Sutter County

(a) Sutter County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Butte District, which is comprised of the City of Live Oak.

(2) Yuba District, which is comprised of Yuba City.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Sutter County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.610. Tehama County

(a) Tehama County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Corning District, which is comprised of the City of Corning and the unincorporated area known as Los Molinos.

(2) Red Bluff District, which is comprised of the Cities of Red Bluff and Tehama and the unincorporated area known as Gerber.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Tehama County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.620. Trinity County

Trinity County contains a single, countywide public notice district.

 

§6085.630. Tulare County

(a) Tulare County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Dinuba District, which is comprised of the City of Dinuba and the unincorporated areas known as Cutler and Orosi.

(2) Exeter-Farmersville District, which is comprised of the Cities of Exeter and Farmersville.

(3) Lindsay District, which is comprised of the City of Lindsay and the unincorporated area known as Strathmore.

(4) Pixley District, which is comprised of the unincorporated areas known as Earlimart, Pixley, Tipton, and Woodville.

(5) Porterville District, which is comprised of the City of Porterville and the unincorporated areas known as Cotton Center and Poplar.

(6) Tulare District, which is comprised of the City of Tulare.

(7) Visalia District, which is comprised of the City of Visalia and the unincorporated area known as Ivanhoe.

(8) Woodlake District, which is comprised of the City of Woodlake.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Tulare County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.640. Tuolumne County

(a) Tuolumne County contains the Sonora District public notice district, which is comprised of the City of Sonora.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Tuolumne County that is not within the district described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of the district, notice shall be published in the district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of the district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.650. Ventura County

Ventura County contains a single, countywide public notice district.

 

§6085.660. Yolo County

(a) Yolo County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Davis District, which is comprised of the City of Davis.

(2) Washington District, which is comprised of the City of West Sacramento.

(3) Winters District, which is comprised of the City of Winters.

(4) Woodland District, which is comprised of the City of Woodland.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Yolo County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

 

§6085.670. Yuba County

(a) Yuba County contains the following public notice districts:

(1) Marysville District, which is comprised of the City of Marysville and the unincorporated areas known as Linda, Olivehurst, and Plumas Lake.

(2) Wheatland District, which is comprised of the City of Wheatland and the unincorporated area known as Beale AFB.

(b) For the purpose of publishing notice arising from a location within Yuba County that is not within one of the districts described in subdivision (a):

(1) If the location is within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be published in the nearest district.

(2) If the location is not within 10 miles of a district, notice shall be given as if the location is in a public notice district without a newspaper of general circulation.

Govt. Code §6082. Establishment of Newspaper of General Circulation in Public Notice District

California Government Code  >   Chapter 1.1  >   Govt. Code §6082. Establishment of Newspaper of General Circulation in Public Notice District

(a) Notwithstanding Section 6027, a judicial decree establishing a newspaper as a newspaper of general circulation in a former judicial district shall be treated as a judicial decree establishing the newspaper as a newspaper of
general circulation in the successor public notice district.
(b) For the purposes of this section, the “successor public notice district” is the public notice district, described in Article 2, that contains substantially the same population centers as the applicable, former judicial district preserved for notice publication by former Section 71042.5.

Govt. Code §12956.2. Removing Discriminatory Provisions from Recorded Documents

California Government Code  >   Chapter 1.1  >   Govt. Code §12956.2. Removing Discriminatory Provisions from Recorded Documents

*New statutes and amendments effective January 1, 2023 are shown in bold, underline italics. [ ] indicates an amendment of deleted text only.

(a)        (1) A person who holds or is acquiring an ownership interest of record in property that the person believes is the subject of an unlawfully restrictive covenant in violation of subdivision (l) of Section 12955 may record a document titled Restrictive Covenant Modification. A title company, escrow company, county recorder, real estate broker, real estate agent, or other person also may record the modification document provided for in this section. The county recorder may waive the fee prescribed for recording and indexing instruments pursuant to Section 27361 in the case of a restrictive covenant modification document. The modification document shall include a complete copy of the original document containing the unlawfully restrictive covenant language with the unlawfully restrictive language redacted.

(2) Beginning July 1, 2022, if a title company, escrow company, real estate broker, or real estate agent has actual knowledge that a declaration, governing document, or deed that is being directly delivered to a person who holds or is acquiring an ownership interest in property includes a possible unlawfully restrictive covenant, they shall notify the person who holds or is acquiring the ownership interest in the property of the existence of that covenant and their ability to have it removed through the restrictive covenant modification process. There shall be no presumption that a party providing a document has read the document or has actual knowledge of its content.

(3) Beginning July 1, 2022, if requested before the close of escrow, the title company or escrow company directly involved in the pending transaction shall assist in the preparation of a Restrictive Covenant Modification pursuant to this section, but the title company or escrow company shall have no liability associated with the recordation of a Restrictive Covenant Modification that contains modifications not authorized by this section on behalf of the requester.

(b)     (1) Before recording the Restrictive Covenant Modification document, the county recorder shall submit the modification document and the original document to the county counsel who shall determine whether the language in the original document contains an unlawful restriction based on age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status,[1] national origin, source of income as defined in subdivision (p) of Section 12955, or ancestry. The county counsel shall return the documents and inform the county recorder of its determination within a period of time specified in paragraph (2). The county recorder shall refuse to record the modification document if the county counsel or their designee finds that the original document does not contain an unlawful restriction as specified in this subdivision or the modification document contains modifications not authorized by this section.

(2) For documents recorded pursuant to subdivision (a), the period of time shall be a reasonable period of time, not to exceed three months, from the date the request for recordation is made, unless extraordinary circumstances apply.

(c) If a person requests to record a modification document, that person shall provide a return address in order for the county recorder to notify this person of the action taken by the county counsel on the respective property. The notice required pursuant to this subdivision may be made on a postcard mailed by first-class mail..

(d) The modification document shall be indexed in the same manner as the original document being modified. It shall contain a recording reference to the original document in the form of a book and page or instrument number, and date of the recording.

(e) Subject to covenants, conditions, and restrictions that were recorded after the recording of the original document that contains the unlawfully restrictive language and subject to covenants, conditions, and restrictions that will be recorded after the Restrictive Covenant Modification, the restrictions in the Restrictive Covenant Modification, once recorded, are the only restrictions having effect on the property. The effective date of the terms and conditions of the modification document shall be the same as the effective date of the original document.

(f) A Restrictive Covenant Modification form shall be prepared and accepted for submission and recordation in all counties in substantially the following form:

 

RESTRICTIVE COVENANT MODIFICATION:

The following referenced document contains a restriction based on age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, national origin, source of income as defined in subdivision (p) of Section 12955 of the Government Code, or ancestry, that violates state and federal fair housing laws and is void. Pursuant to Section 12956.2 of the Government Code, this document is being recorded solely for the purpose of redacting and eliminating that restrictive covenant as shown on page(s) ___ of the document recorded on ___________(date) in book _______ and page _____ or instrument number _________ of the official records of the County of __________________, State of California.

 

Attached hereto is a true, correct and complete copy of the document referenced above, with the unlawful restrictive covenant redacted.

This modification document shall be indexed in the same manner as the original document being modified, pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 12956.2 of the Government Code.

 

The effective date of the terms and conditions of the modification document shall be the same as the effective date of the original document.

(Signature of submitting party)

_______ County Counsel, or their designee, pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 12956.2 of the Government Code, hereby states that it has determined that the original document referenced above contains an unlawful restriction and this modification may be recorded.

Or

________County Counsel, or their designee, pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 12956.2 of the Government Code, finds that the original document does not contain an unlawful restriction, or the modification document contains modifications not authorized, and this modification may not be recorded.

County Counsel

By:

Date:

 

(g) The county recorder shall make available to the public Restrictive Covenant Modification forms onsite in an appropriately designated area, or online on the county recorder’s internet website, either of which shall be deemed to satisfy the requirement of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 12956.1 to provide a Restrictive Covenant Modification form if the procedural information for appropriate processing is attached to the form. Those forms shall permit multiple submissions on behalf of different homes and for processing homes in batches with respect to a modification document that affects multiple homes or lots. The forms shall also permit the submission of a restrictive covenant modification form for a homeowners’ association or a common interest development to modify covenants, conditions, and restrictions that will correct unlawfully restrictive covenants for multiple dwellings within a subdivision.

(h) If a person causes to be recorded a modified document pursuant to this section that contains modifications not authorized by this section, the county recorder shall not incur liability for recording the document. The liability that may result from the unauthorized recordation is the sole responsibility of the person who caused the modified recordation as provided in subdivision (a).

(i)   (1) A restrictive covenant modification that is approved by county counsel or their designee and recorded pursuant to this section removes the illegal covenant from all property affected by the original covenant regardless of who submits the modification.

(2) This section does not affect the obligations of the governing board of a common interest development as defined in Section 4100 or 6534 of the Civil Code if the board of directors of that common interest development is subject to the requirements of Section 4225 or of subdivision (b) of Section 6606 of the Civil Code.

(j) For purposes of this section, “redaction” and “redacted” mean the same as defined in Section 12956.1. [2022]

 

 

[1]      Note that “genetic information” was deleted from this location as part of SB-752, the Commercial and Industrial CID bill, in the 2013 legislative session. It was not deleted from all the other places that it had been added, as in Civil Code §51, Govt. Code 12926, etc. The deletion was not mentioned in the bill, is unrelated to the subject matter of the bill and appears to have been inadvertent.