Senate Bill 9 (SB 9)
What is SB 9?
On September 16, 2021, the Governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 9 (Atkins), which adds Section 65852.21 to the Government Code to require a ministerial review process for eligible development of up to two principal dwelling units on a parcel in a single-family residential zone. The bill also adds Section 66411.7 to require a ministerial review process for eligible “urban lot splits,” to create two new parcels for residential uses in a single-family residential zone.
What types of projects are allowed?
The following project types are permitted under SB 9. Please see the SB 9 Summary and the SB 9 memo for more information, including required locational criteria, pre-existing site conditions, and development standards.
Two Principal Dwelling Units / Duplex
Allows for ministerial approval of certain housing development projects containing up to 2 dwelling units on a single-family zoned parcel.
Required Application Materials:
- Land Use Checklist
- SB 9 Summary
- Pre-Existing Site Conditions and Occupant Income Certification
- Owner Occupancy Affidavit
- SB 9 Applicant Acknowledgement Form
Urban Lot Split
Allows for ministerial approval of qualifying lot splits, with a maximum 40%-60% split and a minimum 1,200 square feet for each parcel.
Required Application Materials:
- Subdivisions Application Checklist
- SB 9 Summary
- Pre-Existing Site Conditions and Occupant Income Certification
- Owner Occupancy Affidavit
- SB 9 Applicant Acknowledgement Form
- Required items, if applicable
How can I apply for a project under SB 9?
Please submit your application through EPIC LA and upload the required application materials to your online application.
If you seek to subdivide land per SB9, obtain a Parcel Map Number from the Department of Public Works (DPW) through Epic LA.
The urban lot-split process is for the review of the lot spilt only. This does not include any proposed development of dwellings and/or ADUs. This process requires Final Map Recordation prior to any proposed construction. Any proposed development must be processed through the Ministerial Site Plan Review process after Final Map Recordation.
