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
  • Financial Responsibility Form
  • Change of Financial Responsibility Form
  • Ownership and Consent Affidavit
  • Disclosure Affidavit
  • Affidavit of Easements of Record
  • Land Use Radius Map Example

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.

How to Apply Online

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.

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