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AB 956 Is Signed: Two Detached ADUs Per Single-Family Lot From Jan 1, 2027
Governor Newsom signed AB 956 (Chapter 791) on Sep 29, 2026 — effective Jan 1, 2027, cities must ministerially approve up to two detached new-construction ADUs on a single-family lot, up from one. Each unit: up to 800 sq ft, 4-ft side and rear setbacks, 16-ft height (18 ft near major transit). The JADU tradeoff, the HOA rule change, and the fee math with SB 1117. Verified against the official leginfo chaptered text.